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On completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate specialised, detailed and advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge and understanding of the area of Equality Studies which is the focus of their portfolio;
2. Carry out a critical review of literature on a specified topic of inquiry;
3. Delineate and refine a clearly defined and feasible research question;
4. Apply critical and analytical skills to examination of a specified research question;
5. Use the knowledge and insights derived from research findings to understand, illuminate and reflect upon wider social issues and concerns;
6. Communicate findings from research and analysis, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously;
7. Disseminate learning and conclusions in two formats: (1) traditional scholarly formats, that adhere to standard academic norms in the field, and (2) formats other than the traditional academic essay, that will be accessible by and of relevance to other practitioners, professionals and non-specialist audiences with an interest in the topic.
This module is based upon self-directed learning on a topic of the student's choice relevant to the field of Equality Studies.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 600 |
Total | 600 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: The portfolio comprises: 1) Research element 2) The public scholarship element to include a) public scholarship/communication b) a reflective-learning discussion piece c) a time-log |
Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Formative feedback individually to students from portfolio advisors (orally or in writing) on their planning and preparation for the portfolio Feedback in writing (including grade and qualitative feedback) post assessment