Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LC Academic and Professional Skills B
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 29411
Module Lead	Robert Fleming
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	International students only
Contact Hours	Lecture-5 hours Practical Classes and workshops-25 hours External Visits-30 hours Guided independent study-40 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module focuses on the development of academic and professional skills. The academic skills element focuses on the use of academic and practitioner literature to underpin study. The professional skills element will concentrate on developing group working and presentation skills. The module mixes class based teaching with practical activities. A residential visit provides a focus for the team working skills that form an important part of the module.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Search, select and use a variety of information sources both academic and practice related. Use academic referencing systems accurately. Present verbally and in writing to high standard modifying styles for specific audiences. Work successfully as part of a team delivering specific outputs and reflect on their individual contributions to group activities.
Assessment	29411-01 : Literature Review : Coursework (50%) 29411-02 : Presentation : Presentation (40%) 29411-03 : Reflective Review : Coursework (10%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1,000 word essay (50%) Small group presentation and poster (40%). Reflection on residential visit to Coniston (250 words) (10%) Reassessment: 1500 word essay; 500 word reflection on skills development (10%).
Other	None
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