2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0002 Introduction to Undergraduate Studies

10 Credits Class Size: 1800

Module manager: Dr Tony Ellis
Email: a.c.ellis@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 Apr to 31 Jul View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module the student should have
- demonstrated their capabilities in an assignment on a topic related to their choice of University programme;

Learning outcomes

- Knowledge of skills required for their subject area
- Ability to apply their skills in relevant subject area
- Knowledge of an assessment format required for their subject area
- Ability to discuss their subject area with a University tutor.

Syllabus

This module is designed for prospective students participating in the Widening Participation Access to Leeds scheme.

Students undertake an assignment associated with the subject area that they have chosen for study at degree level. They will be supported in preparation for this by on-line skills development resources and individual advice from a tutor in the department to which they hope to progress.

The exact nature of the work undertaken is determined by the department to which the student is applying. The module aims to allow students to demonstrate the best of the work that they have done for A levels, or to demonstrate their potential as a student at Leeds through another form of assignment if deemed more appropriate by the student's department (e.g. for some subjects, the work may involve a maths test).

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Tutorial 1 1 1
Independent online learning hours 50
Private study hours 49
Total Contact hours 1
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 100

Private study

Delivery
-On-line resources available via the VLE to support the development of academic skills
- Tutorial conducted online on VLE, or alternatively via e-mail, telephone or Skype. Tutorials can still be conducted face to face if appropriate for tutor and student.

Private Study
- 50 hours independent on-line learning
- 49 hours Working on assignment. Students will be given other contact, eg email, telephone, where needed.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The students will submit a draft of their assignment to the tutor on the VLE or by e-mail. The draft will be discussed by telephone or e-mail.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
Assignment Subject assignment or test in an appropriate format for the discipline: 1,250 words or equivalent Graded pass/fail 100
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 100

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading List

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 12/18/2015

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