UNIVERSITY OF KENT
MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
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Title of the module Humanities Study Abroad Module:HU502 (60 credits)
(120 credits)
HU503
2.
School which will be responsible for management of the module Schools within the
Faculty
3.
Start date of the module September 2011
4.
The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable 2011/12
5.
The number of students expected to take the module All Students enrolled in
Humanities Study Abroad Programme ‘with a term / year abroad’
6.
Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation
with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal. N/A
7.
Level of the module H
8.
The number of credits which the module represents 60 credits (30 ECTS) or 120
credits (60 ECTS)
Note: undergraduate full-time students take modules amounting to 120 credits per year
and postgraduate full-time students take modules amounting to 180 credits per year for a
Masters award
9.
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Term
and/or Spring Term; the teaching pattern may vary according to different
term/semester structures operated by international partner
10. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules N/A
11. The programme(s) of study to which the module contributes Humanities Study Abroad
programmes “with a term / year abroad”
12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
i.
to acquire a broader, international and interculturally informed understanding of
their subject discipline (C.1)
to experience different cultural approaches to learning, study and academic
development (A.2, B.1, C.2)
to acquire intercultural competence, cross-cultural literacy, and to practice
foreign-language skills (A.1, B.1, D.1)
ii.
iii.
13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
i.
enhanced, interculturally sensitive communication and interpersonal skills
(D.3)
ii.
enhanced ability for
management (D.4)
self-management,
flexibility,
focus
and
project
14. A synopsis of the curriculum
Spending a period as full-time student at an overseas university, students will follow
teaching and tuition in their own subject areas as well as choosing from a range of
available courses in the Humanities. The curriculum will vary according to the partner
institutions. Additionally, students will usually be offered to take language classes and/or
courses on the culture of the host country.
15. Indicative Reading List
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The International Study service in the University’s International Development Office
provides information about host countries and host universities. Students will receive
course-specific information, incl. reading lists, on their enrolment at the host university.
16. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and
the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to
achievement of the intended learning outcomes
Learning and teaching modes will vary according to the country and institution attended.
Inclusive of self-directed study, a total of 600 hours of study across a term or semester
will be required for this module.
17. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
This module is assessed on a pass/fail basis. – In order to pass the module, students
have to take the equivalent of 60 or 120 Kent credits at their host institutions, and
successfully pass all these modules abroad as documented by the transcript from the
host institution.
18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
n/a
19. The School/Collaborative Partner (delete as applicable) recognises and has embedded
the expectations of current disability equality legislation, and supports students with a
declared disability or special educational need in its teaching. Within this module we will
make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or substitute
materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for students who have declared and
discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for students with declared
disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in consultation with the University’s
/Collaborative Partner’s (delete as applicable) disability/dyslexia support service, and
specialist support will be provided where needed.
20. Campus(es) where module will be delivered 1
A term-abroad study option is currently only available for students on Humanities
programmes delivered on the Canterbury campus. Students on the Medway campus
may currently only register on a year abroad programme.
Students will be able to spend the study abroad period at one of the University’s partner
institution, in particular those who have engaged in Faculty-wide exchange agreements
with the Faculty of Humanities, cf. http://www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad/
If the module is part of a programme in a Partner College or Validated Institution,
please complete the following:
21. Partner College/Validated Institution
22. University School (for cognate programmes) or Faculty (for non-cognate programmes)
responsible for the programme
SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL
Statement by the School Director of Learning and Teaching/School Director of
Graduate Studies (as appropriate): "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module
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module specification.
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proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of module
proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching/Director of Graduate
Studies (delete as applicable)
Date
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Print Name
Statement by the Head of School: "I confirm that the School has approved the introduction
of the module and, where the module is proposed by School staff, will be responsible for its
resourcing"
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Head of School
Date
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Print Name
SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN A PARTNER COLLEGE OR
VALIDATED INSTITUTION
(Where the module is proposed by a Partner College/Validated Institution)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College/Validated Institution (delete as
applicable): "I confirm that the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable) has
approved the introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Nominated Responsible Officer
College/Validated Institution
of
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Partner
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Print Name
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Post
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Partner College/Validated Institution
Module Specification Template
Last updated November 2011
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