Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co Requisite Comment

One of the above required

Aims

To provide a practical link between conceptual and empirical aspects of the Stage 3 courses

Original Summary:
This is an object based context driven study designed to promote deeper understanding of the conceptual material covered by the course and be instrumental in developing a personal protfolio of knowledge and skills linked to a specific place or work environment.

Outline Of Syllabus

To discuss key knowledge systems introduced in lectures and to develop project methodology at Stage 3 level

To develop a way of seeing knowledge as a relation between humans and things reaching beyond anthropocentric attitudes

To place learning practices in the context of information society

To develop a portfolio of evaluative, orientation and communication skills relevant for operating knowledge networks

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

To establish knowledge as a system of thought grounded in culture, and to apply it to contemporary communication practices at the Stage 3 level of discuorse

Intended Skill Outcomes

Personal portfolio of knowledge domains and communication methods linked to a specific place or work domain

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Tutorials and individual interviews provide students with a systematic account of methodology linking empirical and conceptual material and the assurance needed to handle manifestations knowledge structures in key aspects of life eg politics, art, science

Students are given a structured reading list, and an instruction booklet supported by references and control questions

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Dissertation of 4000 words

Students are given and explained the assessment scheme and the components of the mark reflecting the level of competences and specialist skills relevant for thedomain of inquiry chosen in the project

General Notes

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