LLLC1341 Study Skills for Management
20 Credits Class Size: 30
Module manager: Pat Owens
Email: p.j.owens@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Sep to 31 Jan View Timetable
Year running
2015/16
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The aim of the module is to prepare students for the study of management through the development of both academic skills and subject specific skills.
Skills outcomes
Ability to:
- apply numeracy and IT skills to the standard expected within a business context
- produce an essay following relevant academic conventions.
Syllabus
Knowledge of:
- Numeracy and data handling skills
- IT Skills
- Written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Essay and report writing skills
- Methods of academic referencing
- Chosen topics within Business Management
- Theories of learning
- Effective reading
- Revision and examination skills
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Workshop |
14 |
1.5 |
21 |
| Private study hours |
179 |
| Total Contact hours |
21 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
200 |
Private study
- Reading: 80 hours
- Critical reflection on practice: 39 hours
- Assignment preparation: 40 hours
- Assignment Writing: 20 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through regular workshops, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and the staged submission of coursework.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Written Work |
PDP 2,000 words |
40 |
| Essay |
2,000 words |
60 |
| 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: 4/29/2014
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