PO250-60 Study Abroad Part-Year
Introductory description
This module is for students taking an Intercalated Year through the Department of Politics and International Studies that is Part-Year Study and Part-Year Work Placement. Students are also registered on PO253 for the Part-Year Work Placement. This module is worth 60 CATS, which count as one half of the intercalated Year 3 of a 4 Year degree, but is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. As an intercalated year student, the marks received for your modules at the partner institution will not be converted to Warwick marks and will not count toward the calculation of your degree classification. Students need to Pass the Study half of year abroad by taking the required number of modules at the partner and securing at least a Pass average for the semester/term. The module includes a remedy method for any students who do fail the semester of study.
Module aims
To provide students with the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate the ability to study abroad for a part-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. Overall, during the year at both Warwick and the host institution abroad, the student’s study load must be equivalent to 60 credits at Warwick.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- 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 (in some cases in a language other than English) through the demands of study in a different country.
- Developed transferable skills in sensitivity to diversity in terms of culture and people.
International
Every student on the module spends one semester or term at a partner institution abroad.
Subject specific skills
- Broadened their knowledge and understanding of their subject specialism(s).
Transferable skills
- 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 (in some cases in a language other than English) through the demands of study in a different country.
- Developed transferable skills in sensitivity to diversity in terms of culture and people.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Placement | 600 hours (100%) |
| Total | 600 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment by partner institutions | 100% | No |
Feedback on assessment
As provided by the host institution for its own students.
In addition, the department requires students to upload a number of documents at different points of the year to enable us to keep an eye on academic progression and study abroad experience. Feedback is provided via Tabula.
PO250 - 60 CATS STUDY followed by PO253 - 60 CATS WORK PLACEMENT
Term One - Study
Week 2 – Confirmation of Semester One module registration
Week 5 – 500 word max reflective diary entry on academic & personal experience to date
Week 10 – 1000 word reflective essay on the study abroad first term
Term Two – Work Placement
Week 1 – Confirmation of Placement letter from employer
Week 3 – Confirmation of Semester One study grades – official transcript
Week 10 – 500 word max reflective diary entry on work experience to date
Term Three
Week 7 – End of year 2000 word max reflective essay on the work placement experience
Week 10 – End of year assessment letter from employer
PO253 - 60 CATS WORK PLACEMENT followed by PO250 - 60 CATS STUDY ABROAD
Term One – Work Placement
Week 1 – Confirmation of Placement letter from employer
Week 5 – 500 word max reflective diary entry on work experience to date
Week 10 – End of work placement 2000 word max reflective essay on the work placement experience
Term Two – Study
Week 1 – Confirmation of Semester One module registration
Week 3 – End of work placement assessment letter from employer
Week 10 – 500 word max reflective diary entry on academic & personal experience to date
Term Three
Week 7 – 1000 word reflective essay on the study abroad
Week 10 – Return of Official Transcript
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UPHA-V7MM Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-M101 Undergraduate Politics (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-M16B Undergraduate Politics and International Studies (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-ML14 Undergraduate Politics and Sociology (with Intercalated year)
- Year 2 of UPOA-M165 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 3 of UPOA-M167 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Quantitative Methods (with Intercalated Year)
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 3 of UHIA-VM12 Undergraduate History and Politics (with Year Abroad)
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UPHA-V7MM Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of V7MS Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bipartite with Economics Major) (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of V7MQ Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bipartite) with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of V7MM Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite) (with Intercalated year)
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UPOA-M168 Undergraduate Politics and International Studies with Chinese
- Year 2 of M168 Politics and International Studies with Chinese
- Year 3 of M168 Politics and International Studies with Chinese
- Year 3 of UPOA-M163 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and French
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UPOA-M164 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and German
- Year 2 of M164 Politics, International Studies and German
- Year 3 of M164 Politics, International Studies and German
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UPOA-M166 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
- Year 2 of M166 Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
- Year 3 of M166 Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
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UPOA-M165 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 2 of M165 Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 3 of M165 Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 3 of UPHA-V7MX Undergraduate Politics, Philosophy and Law (with Intercalated Year)