ECO1997 : Academic Tutoring
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Till Weber
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Melanie Parravano Baro
- Lecturer: Dr Barbara Eberth
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| ECTS Credits: | 0.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide students with a range of general and subject-specific study skills to help with the transition to stage 1 of the degree programme.
Outline Of Syllabus
Study skills
Exam skills
Library resources
Essay writing
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Semester 1 Present in person |
| Total | 5:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module offers a number of skills sessions with relevance for Economics students. They aim to bridge the gap between school and university by introducing students to university study skills, library resources, exam skills and essay writing. In case of lockdown the sessions can be taught online.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 100 | There is no assessment for this module |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
There is no assessment for this module
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ECO1997's Timetable