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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Group and Social Behaviour in Organisations
Module Code	HR118
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Melrona Kirrane Semester 2: Melrona Kirrane Autumn: Melrona Kirrane
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module covers issues relevant to Personal Development Planing (PDP), such as developing skills and qualities. Specifically, it provides students with an understanding of the skills and abilities at both (i) an individual and (ii)group level that they will need in order to operate successfully during their time in university and in their future careers. Students are expected to attend lectures, engage in self-reflective exercises, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify challenges and opportunities available for graduates in the future
2. Describe the range of information sources within the university that will assist him/her during the time at university and as a lifelong learner
3. Give examples of his/her skills and competencies
4. Identify the competencies required to work effectively as a member of a team

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	22	Weekly lecture
Group work	50	Working on group project
Independent learning	53	Reading and individual exercises
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to Personal Development Planning.
What is PDP? Why is PDP relevant for (i) your time at university, (ii) for your private life, and (iii) for your future career?.

Learning about specific skills.
In this section students will learn about specific skills and engage in self-reflective exercises relating to topics such as for example, Developing Information Skills, Persuasion Skills,Negotiation Skills, and Presentation Skills..

Managing yourself and your project.
This section provides students with the knowledge and skills to engage in the group project which has to be completed for this module (worth 70 marks). Developing information skills and the role of the library, project management, the future of work.

The vision - Managing yourself.
This section includes activities and structured reflection on a range of issues such as: What success really means for you;Looking at your own life and life story; Increasing motivation; Thinking about future career optionsIdentifying how you perform best.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	Students will be asked to engage in practical skills exercises and reflective activities which will be evaluated	30%	As required

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Cottrell, S.: 2010, 'Skills for Success: The personal development planning handbook', Second, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave MacMillan. .,

Other Resources

4681, 0, Additional materials are provided on moodle.,

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