CS354-120 Study Year Abroad
Introductory description
Study year abroad.
Students on the MEng stream may take the year in between the 2nd and 3rd year of their MEng or between the 3rd and 4th year of their MEng.
Module aims
To provide students with the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate the ability to study abroad for a year at a host University approved by the department.
- Experience and gain a deeper understanding of the social and cultural environment of the host city and country.
- Improve foreign language skills [in exchanges where the language is not English].
- Broaden understanding and knowledge of their subject specialism(s).
- Travel abroad and achieve personal development in preparation for employment and global citizenship.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The syllabus will be arranged on an individual basis in consultation with the department and the host institution. It will normally comprise a combination of taught courses and any language training required. It is subject to the approval of the year abroad tutor. Modules selected must not duplicate those taken by students when they are at Warwick but must be chosen to provide adequate preparation for modules students will take when they return to Warwick. Any amendments to the approved study plan must be approved by the study abroad tutor. Students are expected to take the same total workload as that of a typical full time student at the host institution and be equivalent to 120 credits at Warwick.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- On completion of this module students will have:· Broadened their knowledge and understanding of their subject specialism(s).· Developed the qualities and transferable skills necessary for working or studying in another country and in a different academic system.· Developed enhanced oral and written language skills through the demands of study in a different country.· Developed transferable skills in sensitivity to diversity in terms of culture and inter-cultural competencies.
International
Students take the opportunity to student abroad in this module, which requires them to work in universities outside of the United Kingdom.
Subject specific skills
An enhanced knowledge of understanding of the student's subject specialism.
Transferable skills
Working and studying in another country, enchanced oral and written language skills (sometimes in a language other than English), sensitivity to diversity in terms of culture and people.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Other activity | 500 hours (42%) |
| Private study | 700 hours (58%) |
| Total | 1,200 hours |
Private study description
Study whilst abroad.
Other activity description
Study at an Educational Institution.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective learning diary and written summary | 100% | |
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The summary should contain contextual information on the host institution, the cultural and academic environments, the skills developed and how they relate to personal, academic and career development. [In addition there may be a formal presentation or structured interview with questions allowing the exploration of the skills, knowledge and attributes gained during the year abroad related to the stated outcomes of the module.] |
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Feedback on assessment
Verbal feedback immediately after presentation.
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UCSA-G4G4 Undergraduate Discrete Mathematics (with Intercalated Year)
This module is Optional for:
- Year 3 of UCSA-G504 MEng Computer Science (with intercalated year)
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UCSA-G502 Undergraduate Computer Science (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of G502 Computer Science with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of G502 Computer Science with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of UCSA-G407 Undergraduate Computer Systems Engineering (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UCSA-G409 Undergraduate Computer Systems Engineering (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UCSA-G4G2 Undergraduate Discrete Mathematics with Intercalated Year