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Date:
The last submission date for module approvals for the next academic year is the FIRST Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee in Term 2 of the current academic year.
1. MODULE DETAILS1a. Module Code (allocated by QA/ Registry)
1b. Module Title
1c. Is this an UG or PGT module? / choose from drop-down menu
1d. Is this an on-campus or a distance-learning module? / choose from drop-down menu
1e. Department/Institute / choose from drop-down menu
1f. Exam Board module allocated to
1g. Module Convenor (one name only)
1h. Credits (please check one box only) / 15 credits (0.5 unit)
30 credits (1.0 unit)
60 credits (2.0 unit)
Other:
1i. Programme Year / choose from drop-down menu
1j. FHEQ Level / choose from drop-down menu
1k. When will the module run for the first time? / On campus
(e.g. 2018/19, Term 1) / Distance learning
(e.g. 2018/19, Term 1 or 2018, November)
2. MODULE DESCRIPTION
2a. Module Outline (approximately 200 - 250 words)
2b. Syllabus (Please list the main topics of the syllabus)
2c. Learning Outcomes (These will automatically number as you press the return key e.g. LO1, LO2 etc. All learning outcomes must start with a verb.)
On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
LO1.
Explain how the learning outcomes fit with the programme(s) for which the module will be available:
2d. Rationale for the Module (Please provide a rationale for the introduction of the module and confirmation that there is no similar provision at SOAS already)
3. MODULE AVAILABILITY
3a. Degree Programme(s) which this module forms part of:
(NOTE: By completing section 10, the Head of Department is confirming that agreement has been obtained from the relevant programme convenors to include this module in their programme diet.)
Programme(s)
(For postgraduate programmes, enter the parent degree in the first row). / Module type
Core/Compulsory/ Option/Law Specialism / Location in programme structure
(Only if applicable. e.g. List A/B, regional options, general disciplinary options, law specialism)
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
- CoreCompulsoryOptionLaw Specialism Option
3b. Subject Grouping
Postgraduate regional programmes only (e.g. MA Area Studies). Please give the subject grouping to which the module belongs (e.g. History, Politics etc).
4. MODULE STATUS
4a. Superseded Module(s)
Provide details of any module superseded by the new module / Code:
Title:
Year to be withdrawn: - 2015/162016/172017/182018/192019/202014/15 (retrospective)
4b. Restricted Combination(s)
Module(s) which cannot be taken with this new module / Code:
Title:
Code:
Title:
4c. Pre-requisite(s)
Provide details of any pre-requisite module(s) required / Code:
Title:
Code:
Title:
4d. Co-requisite(s)
Provide the details of any co-requisite module(s) required / Code:
Title:
Code:
Title:
4e. Open Option
Is this module available as an open option? / - YesNo
4f. Is this a Language Acquisition Module? / - YesNo
5. TEACHING AND LEARNING
5a. Student Numbers
(Check minimum quota for Faculty) / Minimum:
Maximum:
5b. Workload / Hours per week / Totals for the module
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Language Classes
Language Laboratory Work
Fieldwork
Project Supervision
Practical classes and workshops
Distance Learning (Provide details in 5c below)
Other
Total Taught Hours
Independent Study
TOTAL HOURS FOR MODULE
5c. Distance Learning (If appropriate)
Please provide details of the distance learning teaching pattern:
5d. Shared Teaching (Please complete section 5f)
If teaching is shared with another SOAS Department, please provide the name:
If teaching is shared with another University, please provide the name:
Percentage split between SOAS and the other department/university: / SOAS / Other Dept / University
5e. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Shared Teaching (If teaching is shared in mixed classes, please provide the details of the other module(s): (Please complete section 5f)
Code: Title:
Code: Title:
Will the examinations be conducted simultaneously? - YesNo
5f. Please give details of the planned shared teaching arrangements for 5d or 5e:
6. ASSESSMENT
6a. Formative Exercises (Non-assessed work such as draft essays, quizzes, informal presentations etc.)
6b. Summative Assessment
EX - Written Exam Paper
Number of Papers
Length in hours
% of total module mark
AS1 - Assignment 1
Description
Length in words
% of total module mark
Date of submission (Term/Week/Day) / - Term 1Term 2Term 3 - Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10Week 11 - MonTueWedThuFri
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
AS2 - Assignment 2
Description
Length in words
% of total module mark
Date of submission (Term/Week/Day) / - Term 1Term 2Term 3 - Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10Week 11 - MonTueWedThuFri
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
AS3 - Assignment 3
Description
Length in words
% of total module mark
Date of submission (Term/Week/Day) / - Term 1Term 2Term 3 - Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10Week 11 - MonTueWedThuFri
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
AS4 - Assignment 4
Description
Length in words
% of total module mark
Date of submission (Term/Week/Day) / - Term 1Term 2Term 3 - Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10Week 11 - MonTueWedThuFri
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
DS - Postgraduate dissertation (UG ISP should be listed as an assignment)
Length in words
% of total module mark
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
OR - Oral presentation (Not including language oral/aural. This should be under PR below)
Description
Number of presentations
Length (hours/minutes)
% of total module mark
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
PR - Practical skills assessment (Including language oral/aural)
Description
Length (hours/minutes)
% of total module mark
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
SP - Seminar participation
Description
Number of seminars
% of total module mark
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
TS – Test (under exam conditions)
Description
Number of tests
Length (hours/minutes)
% of total module mark
Standard reassessment methods / - YesNo - alternative assessment (details in 6e)No - repeat with attendance (details in 6e)
6c. Final Assessment Element
Please state the final assessment element for the module. There should be only one final assessment element unless two final assessment elements are taken/submitted on the same day:
6d. Rationale for Summative Assessment
How does the assessment enable the student to demonstrate the learning outcomes of the module?
6e. Non-Standard Reassessment Requirements
All assessment elements should be available for reassessment in the same format at the next available opportunity. Where this is not possible, an alternative form of assessment must be offered which meets the same learning outcomes as the original assessment. In exceptional circumstances, some elements may not be reassessed without re-attending the module.
Assessment element / Alternative/Repeat / Reason
- Alternative assessmentRepeat with attendance
- Alternative assessmentRepeat with attendance
7. EQUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
What steps have been taken to ensure that the teaching and assessment for this module are accessible to all students including those with learning differences and/or abilities? If relevant, please include advice provided by Student Disability Advisors or the Diversity Advisor ().
8. READING LIST
All reading lists must be sent to the Library for approval before this module can be submitted to the relevant Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee (FLTC).
8a. Core Reading (Maximum of ten items)
8b. Additional Reading (Do not attach a separate reading list)
9. RESOURCES
What resources will be required to deliver this module? Please give details where they can be foreseen, and indicate whether these resources are already in place; listed in the Departmental Plan; or new. Please consider the full impact of delivering the module, including assessment and student support. The form should then be circulated to the named contacts in professional services in order that they can comment on resources needed in their areas.
9a. Teaching Staff (e.g. Lecturers, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Guest Speakers etc.)
Please indicate how existing staff will cover the new delivery of this module – who will cover their current teaching load, etc.
9b. Rooms (e.g. lecture theatre, seminar room, language laboratory etc.)
9c. Library (e.g. electronic periodicals, core texts etc.)
9d. IT (e.g. IT equipment, specialist software, audio visual projector etc.)
9e. Other Resources (e.g. podcasts, slides, DVD recordings, overhead projections etc.)
10. DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL
10a. Home Department delivering the module
By completing this section, the Head of Department certifies that the module has been approved at departmental level and by programme convenors in other departments where the module is to be offered and is being recommended to the appropriate FLTC for approval.
Head of Department (name):
Date of approval by Department:
Any comments:
10b. Other Department(s) who contribute to the teaching of the module
I certify on behalf of the Department of which I am Head that this module has been approved and the shared teaching arrangements agreed.
Department 1:
Head of Department (name):
Date of approval by Department:
Any comments:
Department 2:
Head of Department (name):
Date of approval by Department:
Any comments:
11. RESOURCE APPROVAL
11a. Library
Name: / Debbie Barney ()
Job Title: / E-services Manager
Date of approval:
Any comments:
11b. Timetabling
Name: / Alex Dawson ()
Job Title: / Timetable Co-ordinator
Date of approval:
Any comments:
11c. IT Department (if IT resources are required)
Name:
Job Title:
Date of approval:
Any comments:
12. FACULTY OFFICE (To be completed by the FLTC Secretary and FLTC Chair).
By completing this section the Chair of the FLTC is confirming that this module has been approved at Faculty Level and all requirements have been met.
DATE APPROVED (Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee):
Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching name:
FLTC Secretary name:
Please forward the approved form to the Quality Assurance team (QA Contact: Sevgi Drorian, ).
Please save the form in the following format:
Undergraduate UG-ModuleTitle-NEW (i.e. UG-Econometrics-NEW)
Postgraduate PG-ModuleTitle-NEW (i.e. PG-Macroeconomics -NEW)
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