Module manager: Michelle Evans
Email: m.j.evans@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module is not approved as an Elective
The purpose of the module is to support you to investigate a range of ethical issues and aspects of malpractice related to academic contexts, and to understand how these relate to your professional practice. Within this, the module also aims to assess the nature and applications of case study research in these areas of enquiry.
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of ethical issues and aspects of malpractice in academic contexts by investigating various aspects of teaching and research practice. Within this, you will develop your ability to analyse current issues, evaluate relevant research and demonstrate application of knowledge to the field of practice.
1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of key ethical issues related to academic contexts and teaching practices.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the features of case study research methods by using these in your own coursework
Skills Learning Outcomes
3. Apply knowledge of ethical issues in Higher Education and EAP to professional practice
4. Create a case study relevant to the module topics.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Student-led discussion | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Lectures | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| seminars | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40 | ||
| Private study hours | 92 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 18 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Students will be invited to submit an initial plan and a draft. They will receive verbal feedback on this in a tutorial.
Tutors will provide informal feedback on online discussion board posts.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Presentation OR Case Study | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
In line with inclusive assessment practices, there is a choice of assessment formats available. This includes either a written case study or a recorded presentation.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 03/03/2025
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