Teaching, learning and assessment methods
Edited:You will gain knowledge and understanding through study of study materials, including published teaching texts, audio-visual materials, set texts, study guides, assignment and project guides, specimen examination papers, and written feedback on assignments. Learning outcomes are assessed by means of assignments requiring text analysis, comparative discussion of texts, independent project work, and examinations.
You will develop and practice cognitive skills through study of the study materials, which include in-text self-assessment questions, as well as interactive audio-visual materials and associated study guides, assignment booklets and specimen examination papers. Cognitive skills are also taught and practised through group tutorial and residential school work, and through carefully monitored written feedback by tutors on your written essays and project work.
Practical and/or professional skills are taught cumulatively throughout the programme. At Level 1 you are guided through the study of pre-selected texts. At Level 2 you are expected to make use of relevant information from set books and extracts from a range of critical and historical materials. Level 3 modules lay more emphasis on the use of critical, theoretical and historical materials, and require you to present your work in a more scholarly way. Information on the importance and use of libraries is provided at each level.
Teaching of key skills is by published teaching materials, by detailed tutor feedback on written work, and by participation at tutorials and residential school as well as telephone and written communication. You will practise and develop them throughout all the modules that make up the programme, though there is more emphasis on independent learning at honours level.
Assessment of writing skills is by continuous assessment including essays and project work, and by examination. You will have the opportunity to practise other key skills, though they may not be directly assessed, for example, understanding of ICT, and of participation in group discussion and debate. Assessment methods on most modules include short written answers, essays, extended essays, and examinations. Level 3 project modules are assessed by means of essays and a 6,000-word independently planned and prepared project.