FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ON IDEAS & EXPOSITION (I&E) MODULES
Q1. What are the module codes for the Ideas & Exposition modules?
The Ideas & Exposition modules are offered by CELC Writing Unit (relocated to 10 Architecture Drive).
With effect from Semester 1, 2015/2016, the module codes are as follows:
UTW1001% (previously IEM1201%) for Ideas & Exposition I (I&E1) module.
UTW2001% (previously IEM2201%) for Ideas & Exposition 2 (I&E2) module.
For details on the module offerings, pre-requisites and preclusions of the I&E modules, please refer to the
Ideas & Exposition (I&E) Programme webpage.
For enquiries, please email the IEM Module Support Team at IEM Enquiries (or elcbox63@nus.edu.sg).
Q2. I am not a UTown Residential College student, can I read the I&E module?
The I&E modules are only offered to students from Tembusu College, College of Alice & Peter Tan and RC4
at University Town. Non-UTown students should consider reading equivalent writing modules in the faculties,
for example, ES1501% modules.
Q3. What are the module allocation timelines for Semester 2, AY2015/16?
Timeline for the allocation of Ideas & Exposition Modules in Semester 2, 2015/2016
Step
Allocation Process
Website
Start
End
1200 hours
Wednesday
6 Jan 2016
A
Residential College Module/Class
Preference Exercise (MPE)
(i) selection of modules
Residential College Module/Class
Preference Exercise
1730 hours
Monday
4 Jan 2016
A
Residential College Module/Class
Preference Exercise (MPE)
(ii) viewing of module allocation outcome
Release of MPE allocation results
2300 hours
Wednesday
6 Jan 2016
Online Appeal via CORS
Appeal type code: M016
CORS Student Login
0900 hours
Thursday
7 Jan 2016
1700 hours
Friday
15 Jan 2016
Manual Appeal Submission
(strictly by appointments, on weekdays from
1-5pm only)
Appointment Booking System (for
manual appeal)
1300 hours
Thursday
7 Jan 2016
1700 hours
Friday
15 Jan 2016
B
C
Further details on the I&E allocation process are given below.
Step A: Module/Class Preference Exercise (MPE)
All eligible Residential College students are advised to participate in the Module/Class Preference Exercise
(MPE) according to the given schedule.
Due to the huge volume of module allocations, we regret that we will not be able to process any telephone
and email requests.
Step B: Online Appeal via CORS
Students who are successful in securing a module from MPE can skip step B.
Submit an Online Appeal via CORS (from 7 Jan 2016) if you are:
1. Supposed to read I&E but missed MPE.
2. Supposed to read I&E but did not succeed in getting a module even though you participated in MPE.
3. Allocated an I&E module during MPE but subsequently wish to DROP the module.
4. Successful in getting an I&E module after MPE but subsequently wish to change the module/class.
Note that you will be given lower priority than students who did not get a module via MPE, especially
if your MPE-allocated module was your 1st ranked choice. Please indicate the UTW module that was allocated
to you during MPE and the module & class options you are now appealing for.
To facilitate efficient handling of appeals, please select the correct Appeal Type M016 in submitting
your online appeal in CORS.
Please refer to CORS Policies and Guidelines
Notes:
5. All CORS appeals for I&E modules that are submitted before Thursday 7 Jan 2016 will be voided.
6. You will be informed about the outcome of your online appeal via email as soon as the appeal is processed.
7. If you are unable to submit an appeal via CORS due to technical or access issues, please refer to
GUIDE FOR CORS APPEAL SUBMISSION (I&E MODULES) or contact CORS helpdesk.
Step C: Manual Appeal
Please be informed that I&E manual appeal stations will be located at the following venues:
7 to 13 Jan 2016 and 18 to 22 Jan 2016 at:
Office of Student Admissions & Visitors Centre, Meeting Room L101
Level 1, Stephen Riady Centre
14 to 15 Jan 2016 at:
Conference Room 2, Level 3, Stephen Riady Centre
Timing: 1pm to 5pm daily on weekdays only
Students who are successful in securing a module from MPE or CORS Appeal can skip step C.
Submit a manual appeal only if:
1. Your admission record was not updated in the system due to late admission and hence you were unable
to participate in MPE or submit CORS appeal for I&E module.
2. You need to appeal for a change of College Learning Plan to include an I&E module (prior approval
from RC is required).
3. You were allocated an I&E module during MPE but the uploading to CORS was not successful due to
workload issues. Note that you should resolve any timetable clashes or workload issues before
making an appointment to see us.
Manual appeal is strictly by appointment and for the above-mentioned scenarios only. You should only
book an appointment at Appointment Booking System (https://v1.bookwhen.com/yk9wd ) after the release
of the MPE results. Successful manual appeals will be uploaded to CORS and IVLE within 2 working days.
Q4. Why is there a discrepancy between the modules available for ranking in MPE
and those in IVLE? Can I select a module/slot that is not reflected under my
module options during MPE?
The I&E modules are offered to students who are from three residential colleges in UTown, namely
Tembusu College, College of Alice & Peter Tan and Residential College 4. Your view of I&E1 modules in the MPE
system is restricted to modules hosted by your home college in this semester. The modules in IVLE or
NUS Timetable Builder, on the other hand, includes all I&E modules/classes hosted by all three UTown
colleges.
Due to the limited I&E spaces, students can only select I&E1 modules that are hosted by their respective home
colleges during MPE. Should there be any vacancies in any classes after MPE, including those classes
hosted by the other colleges, students will be able to select them during the Appeal stage. Note, however,
that the I&E spaces available during the appeal stage will be very limited.
Q5. Should I attend class from Teaching Week 1 if I have not received any MPE
or appeal allocation outcome?
Yes, you should avoid missing any lessons, however, note that all I&E classes will begin after
Wednesday 13 Jan 2016.
You will be allowed to tentatively attend the class while waiting for the module allocation outcome.
However, your class attendance without following the procedure for module allocation will not guarantee
your enrolment as module allocation is subject to the availability of spaces, MPE balloting and your queue
position in the appeal process.
Q6. Can I appeal for a particular module if the class is already full?
The maximum class size for I&E modules is 12. You may request to be placed on our wait-list if the class
you wish to enrol is already full. To do so, please go to Appointment Booking System
(https://v1.bookwhen.com/yk9wd ) to book an appointment and see us at the allocated timing to submit
a manual appeal. There are no promises but we shall add you to the class as soon as possible if someone
drops the module you are requesting and a space becomes available.
Q7. Can I do a mutual swap of an I&E module with my friend?
Yes, you may do so by mutual consent. Either you or your friend can book an appointment via
Appointment Booking System, but both of you must be present at the allocated timing to submit a manual
request for the module swap. Note that mutual swapping of modules may be given priority over any
unilateral requests to change the MPE-allocated modules or slots.
Q8. Can I exercise my S/U option for I&E modules?
You may exercise your S/U option for I&E modules, subject to your S/U option quota and home faculty’s
guidelines and approval. Please refer to Useful links on S/U Option for more details.