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LSC-20080 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

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

LSC-20080 - International Study Module
Coordinator: Samaneh - Preferred Ella Maysami Room: HUX-304 Tel: 01782 733671
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 120
Study Hours: 1200
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

This module is available to single honours students registered for the 4-year 'with international year' degree programmes at School of Life Sciences.
(1) Average marks of 60% at level 4 and semester-1 of level 5 if applying for the first round (Jan/Feb) and/or 60% of average marks at level 4 and level 5 when applying to be considered as reserve applicants (June/July);
(2) Must not have any reassessments where marks will be released after GOT deadlines (e.g., when aiming to be considered for the reserve list);
(3) At least 40% of your modules in the host organisation(s) must be programme specific;
(4) Must have the approval of school (study abroad tutor's agreements) in place in advance.

Barred Combinations

None

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 students's core subject in an international context. The topics that students will study will be appropriate to the FHEQ 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.

Aims
This module aims to:
(A) support Keele students in gaining academic, personal and employable skills
(B) provide an opportunity for Keele learners to experience different academic settings and develop professionally as they develop interpersonal skills.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/lsc-20080/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain how their understanding of their discipline has been enhanced: 1
Describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments: 1
Discuss benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation: 1

Study hours

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

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
Portfolio
School of Life Sciences Requirement: Students must produce a portfolio of 1000 words to School and explain about what they've learned during their semester abroad including, lectures, assessments and other relevant educational experiences such as field courses, workshops or laboratory sessions. You must reflect on how this experience will help you in your further studies and future career.

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