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PO2SAA: Study Abroad
Module code: PO2SAA
Module provider: Politics; School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Credits: 20
Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)
When you'll be taught: Semester 2
Module convenor: Dr Andreas Behnke, email: a.behnke@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 23 May 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module aims to enable students to study abroad during Semester 2 in a university in the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe or Japan. Students will choose from several partner universities and will enrol on courses at the host institution.Ìý
By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will have studied courses equivalent to 20 credits in their chosen host university. The module also aims to encourage students to be more self-reliant and to give them an opportunity to broaden their education through travelling and studying abroad and to experience the life and culture of another country.Ìý
Module learning outcomes
Assessable learning outcomes will be in accordance with the course(s) selected at the host university.Ìý
Module content
Module content will be determined by the course(s) undertaken at the host university.Ìý
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching and learning methods will be in accordance with the standard arrangements at the host university.Ìý
Study hours
This module is a placement or study abroad module and therefore the teaching and learning activities will predominantly, or entirely, take place away from the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. Your host organisation will normally advise you of the associated hours of your placement or year abroad. If the module includes any in-person activities at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, these will be confirmed to you before the start of the module.
ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
ÌýPlacement and study abroad | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | 200 | ||
ÌýIndependent study hours | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Independent study hours |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
The marks that students achieve at their host university will be brought back with them to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. After translation in accordance with the agreed formula, the marks will be applied to this module and, if applicable, used in the calculation of progression and/or the overall classification.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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As determined by the host institution | 100 |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
Late penalties will be in accordance with standard arrangements at the host university.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Formative feedback will be in accordance with standard practice at the host university.Ìý
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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As determined by the School | 100 | In the case of students who are undertaking a period of study abroad and who fail an assessment set by the host institution, re-assessment arrangements need to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The School Director of Teaching and Learning is responsible for proposing the form of assessment and the Teaching and Learning Dean is responsible for approving the form of assessment. This will vary for each student depending on their choice of courses, on the institution and on the country. |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.