SHS1000 : HCA Academic Mentoring Stage 1 (Inactive)

Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

ECTS Credits: 0.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This is a non-credit bearing module that is compulsory for all students on HCA programmes in Stage 1.

The intention is to provide contact that allows students to explore and develop the attributes described in the Graduate Framework. At Stage 1 the module aims to encourage students to be engaged, collaborative and curious as well as encouraging critical thinking and building both confidence and resilience.

It aims to:

1) Deliver small group present in person academic mentoring

2) Facilitate the transition from pre-university to university education

3) Develop and embed study and research skills

4) Create group cohesion and build student confidence

5) Provide subject specific academic guidance in relating to either History, Classics or Archaeology depending on the student group.

Outline Of Syllabus

The syllabus will comprise 9x2hr present in person sessions delivered on campus.

The following themes will be covered:

University life, reading and researching
University: skills and opportunities

Time management
Note taking

Assessment preparation
Academic writing
Referencing and plagiarism

Subject specific content in History, Classics and Archaeology

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching92:0018:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study1821:00182:00N/A
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

This academic mentoring is additional support offered present in person to the normal credit-bearing modules that a student in the school will take. The module supports the student experience in Stage 1 by embedding each individual with a small group of peers and providing an academic mentor for support and guidance. Their skills and knowledge are not summatively assessed during this module, but is foundational to the credit-bearing elements of the Stage 1 curriculum in the School.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Portfolio1M100N/A
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

N/A

Reading Lists

Timetable