HU0S001 - Study Skills 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HU0S001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Study Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma Wheeler | ||
| Module Team: | Steve Wilson, Emma Salvatosmith, Eamonn Kelly | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2014 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101090 - study skills | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable the learner to become competent in the reading, writing, speaking and examination skills appropriate for progression to Higher Education..
Content Summary
The module will provide the learner with opportunities to explore their examination and revision techniques and overall planning along with furthering their written and discussion skills. Skills addressed would include note taking, essay writing, discussions, referencing, planning assignments and revising for examinations, whilst also recognising different approaches to studying.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 60 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the application and development of the use of academic conventions in written and oral work at Higher Education. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the use of preparation, planning and evaluation of performance for a variety of assessments, including timed tests. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 2 | Plan, take part and evaluate your performance on a test, discussion, presentation and written piece of work | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | 1. Take notes from books and lectures, 2. Produce two different types of written work, 3. Produce learning styles questionnaire and analysis | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |