PO2SAC: Study Abroad

Module Provider:

Politics and Int Rel

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

I (Intermediate)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn, Spring and Summer

Module Convenor:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
This module aims to enable students to study for a term or semester in a University in the United States, Europe or Japan.

Assessable learning outcomes:
These will be in accordance with the host institution.

Additional outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will have studied a number of courses in another department in their chosen host university. The module also aims to encourage students to be more self-reliant and to give them an opportunity to broaden their education through travelling and studying abroad and to experience the life and culture of another country.

Outline content:
Students will choose one from a range of partner universities; they will normally study for one semester but might be able to study for one term if this is appropriate and provided by the host university.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Arrangements in accordance with the standard arrangements in the host university.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework: In accordance with the standard arrangements in the host university.

Relative percentage of coursework In accordance with the standard arrangements in the host university.

Penalties for late submission: In accordance with the standard arrangements in the host university.

Examinations: In accordance with the standard arrangements in the host university.

Requirements for a pass: A mark of 40% overall.

Students will bring the marks back with them from their host university. After translation in accordance with the agreed formula the marks will be the basis for the assessment of 1 or 2 courses (depending on whether they go for one semester or one term) which would have been taken in the term in question at Reading and incorporated into their record.