MA3K5-120 Intercalated Year Abroad
Introductory description
Students will study during a full academic year at a university abroad.
Module aims
The module provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to study abroad for a year at a host University approved by the department, to experience and gain a deeper understanding of the social and cultural environment of the host city and country, to improve foreign language skills, to 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.
Details vary depending on the approved courses and availability at host institution(s). The workload must be a minimum of 1200 hours to maintain equivalence with that expected for a 120 credit module.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary for working or studying in another country and in a different academic system
- demonstrate improved oral and written foreign language skills
- demonstrate enhanced understanding of different cultures, norms, customs and traditions
International
The student will study abroad.
Subject specific skills
These depend on the individual student.
Transferable skills
Ability to work and study in a different country and culture. Improved language skills where the delivery is not in English Improved communication skills particularly where the language of delivery is not English Improved understanding of cultures and countries outside of the UK
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Placement | 1,180 hours (100%) |
| Total | 1,180 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 A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment component |
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| Reflective Learning Diary of Study Abroad | 100% | 20 hours | No |
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Account of student's positive and negative experiences reflecting on a year's study abroad. This should be useful for future Warwick students wishing to go abroad. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Coursework feedback.
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UMAA-G105 Undergraduate Master of Mathematics (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UMAA-G101 Undergraduate Mathematics with Intercalated Year