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GEG-20032 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

GEG-20032 - International Study Module (Physical Geography)
Coordinator: Alex Nobajas Room: WSF14 Tel: +44 1782 7 34962
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 60
Study Hours: 600
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

¿ Academic Performance (an average of 60% across all modules at Level 5 is normally required)
¿ General Aptitude (to be demonstrated by application for study abroad, interview during the 2nd semester of year 2 (Level 5), and by recommendation of the student¿s personal tutor, 1st and 2nd year tutors and programme director)



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Description for 2022/23

This module allows students to complete a year of study related to their degree programme in an approved institution in another country. Such study may include components relating to the learning or further development of a foreign language and cultural engagement, in addition to the study of the student¿s principal subject in an international context. The topics that students will study will be appropriate to Level 5 or higher and agreed between the student and his/her School¿s Study Abroad Coordinator prior to the start of the international year. Dual Honours students shall be registered on two "International Study Modules", one for each of their principal subjects.

Aims
The aims of this module are to:
1. allow the student to experience study in another country;
2. enable students to acquire an international perspective on their principal subject, and to build up a wide network of contacts;
3. enable students to appreciate the added value that arises from first-hand experience of the different academic and research approaches between the UK and other countries.


Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments;: 1,2,3
explain how their perspective on their principal subject is enhanced by locating it within an international setting;: 2,3
discuss the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation;: 2,3
apply their experiences abroad to the specific graduate attributes associated with their Physical Geography degree;: 2,3
integrate, apply and develop fundamental geographical principles to describe and explain phenomena and solve problems in the context of selected topics within contemporary Physical Geography.: 2,3

Study hours

Students are overseas on a study abroad year at an approved institution in another country. Their studies are split between directed study and non-directed private study at the international partner institution.


School Rules

Students who undertake a "Placement Year" option are not allowed to take the "International Year" option.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 0%
Individual learning agreement
In conjunction with the School¿s Study Abroad Coordinator, students will determine a programme of study for their international year.

2: Coursework weighted 50%
Study Abroad assessments
To undertake and successfully complete courses of study to the equivalent of 60 credits at an international partner institution.

3: Portfolio weighted 50%
Reflective Portfolio
Students will compile a portfolio, reflecting on their experiences studying at an international partner institution. Dual Honours students will complete one portfolio to cover both of their principal subjects. (Equivalent to 3,000 words)

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023