Description
Current Global Issues
| Module title | Current Global Issues |
|---|---|
| Module code | INT0053 |
| Academic year | 2022/3 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Felicia Anne Heard (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 | 10 | 1-2 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 135 |
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Description - summary of the module content
Module description
A two-semester compulsory module, Current Global Issues introduces key concepts and skills relevant to students wishing to study a wide range of disciplines. In the first semester, weekly lectures consider a broad range of current global issues, including (for example) Crime, Environmental Issues, Capitalism, Pandemics, Artificial Intelligence, and Globalization.
The second semester research project involves the creation of a group artefact and supporting portfolio of work. The project is an extension of concepts and events introduced in semester one. Elements of the project assess critical thinking, self-evaluative, group-working and research skills, and the planning, creation and presentation of an artefact which may be creative or academic in nature.
Module aims - intentions of the module
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To introduce an inter-disciplinary exploration of key concepts of cultural relevance in today’s world.
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To design, plan and complete a group project(including an artefact) applying organisational strategies to achieve agreed objectives.
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Evaluate outcomes including your own learning and performance in relation to agreed objectives.
By achieving 1 – 3 above, to provide students with skills relevant to an undergraduate degree programme in a range of disciplines.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate understanding of key events, debates, issues and concepts studied on the module.
- 2. Identify, design, plan and complete a group project and achieve agreed objectives in a timely fashion.
- 3. Employ appropriate skills/technology/materials to create a group-produced artefact.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Develop an ability to research a topic, extract and synthesise information from a range of sources to further identify, and engage with, key issues within the modules themes.
- 5. Demonstrate an ability to analyse and critically evaluate texts and other forms of information.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. With tutor support, take responsibility for your own learning and work independently.
- 7. Work co-operatively and effectively in a group.
- 8. Evaluate outcomes in relation to agreed objectives and to own learning, research, and performance.
- 9. Communicate effectively in a format appropriate to this discipline.
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
A two-semester module for all Foundation students, in the first semester, weekly lectures introduce and explore themes of broad interest and application such as Globalization, Pandemics, Corporations, Environmental Issues, Corporate Crime, and Education.
This module features a range of study methods which typically include lectures, workshops, seminars, and self-study. Seminars ensure that key lecture concepts are understood and offer opportunities to discuss lecture content, text extracts and case studies. The course will enable you to
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understand key terms, ideas, and concepts related to the subject of study
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engage with a number of disciplines of study
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distinguish between fact and opinion, between what is relevant and what is not, and between opposing views based upon conflicting evidence
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broaden your general knowledge and practice critical, analytical skills
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extract and synthesise information and formulate a response
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practise the skills of independent learning, and time management
Topics typically include
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Crime and Punishment
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Education
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Globalisation
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Capitalism
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Environmental issues
The second semester develops and assesses your ability to create a group artefact. The artefact will connect to concepts or events studied in semester one. Aside from the artefact, supporting documentation will include an individual Research Review offering an evidence-based discussion of the concepts and critical context which influenced the artefact, an individual Portfolio, including a project log, drafts of written work, a reflective statement, and a group Artefact File (sketches, ideas, and a complete group bibliography depicting how the artefact evolved and its artistic/critical context).
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | 210 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials | 20 hours semester 1. 40 hours semester 1; 30 hours semester 2 | Pre-recorded and/or live lectures and seminars, And specified hours of online self-learning. Group seminars, workshops, tutorials and e-learning activities. Individual and group tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | 210 | Research for assignments and project, exam revision, project completion |
Assessment
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formative Research Review (semester 1) | 500 words | Written/oral | |
| Drafts and outlines | Variable | Written/oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group submission of project proposal | 0 | Non-assessed: pass/resubmit | Written and spoken feedback | |
| Individual Research Review | 30 | 1000 Words | 1, 4, 5, 9 | Written feedback |
| Individual Portfolio | 20 | Drafts of and notes for Research Review and Reflective Statement Project Log Bibliography Reflective Statement (500 words) | 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 | Written feedback |
| Group Artefact + Group Artefact File | 50 | Artefact + supporting documentation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 | Written feedback |
| 0 |
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact + Artefact File | Viva | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 | Written feedback |
| Individual Portfolio | Resubmission | 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 | Written feedback |
| Research Review | Viva | 1, 4, 5, 9 | Written/spoken feedback |
Re-assessment notes
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to resubmit your Individual Portfolio. A grade of 40% will be awarded if this assessment is passed.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Suggestedpre-course reading and viewing:
Samsara (Film, 2012) directed by Ron Fricke.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (2014) by Yuval Harari.
Civilisations (BBC TV Series, 2018).
Additional sources available on ELE and provided by class tutor.
Module has an active ELE page
| Credit value | 30 |
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| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | N/A |
| Module co-requisites | N/A |
| NQF level (module) | 3 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 21/10/2020 |
| Last revision date | 5/9/2022 |