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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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This module will address a number of issues around becoming a University student. Over the course of this module the student will debate and reflect upon what they would like to achieve from their time in Higher Education. Issues to do with settling into University will be discussed and debated along with examining the supports available for all students at DCU. During this module the student will explore how to engage fully with the University and the subject areas of this course. Expectations in relation to preparing and presenting academic work in an appropriate manner will be considered. This module will provide a space where students can consider personal strengths goals and potential career aspirations.Students are expected to attend lectures, seminars, work-shops, discussion group work and to engage in on- line self directed learning activities supplemented by reading the relevant theoretical and empirical literature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Consider the notion of scholarship and how learning at third level differs from learning within other formalised learning settings. 2. Apply the skills required to read, search the library and use other multimedia resources to develop a piece of academic work. 3. Examine the stages of managing a piece of academic work from making sense of an assignment title, to gathering thoughts and ideas, incorporating salient ideas from readings, attending to citation, writing, drafting , submission and obtaining feedback 4. Examine issues that arise with assessment at University. 5. Engage in a structured group work activity. 6. Value and begin to consider their personal strengths, goals and career aspirations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Adjusting to university life. The idea of a university ; third level education. learning, Adult learning and exploring learning preference.. learning; different approaches to learning at third level (e.g. problem based learning, on line learning, reflective learning , keeping a reflective journal ). Writing -from preparation to writing a full assignment. Presenting work; referencing work,drafting and plagiarism.. Assessment at University. Assessing matters. Study skills. Reading,organising time, feedback, locating support; surviving and thriving at third level.. Creative and critical thinking. Exploring why these terms are used and what they mean.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BHS | Bachelor of Science in Health & Society | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS135 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 23-SEP-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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