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This module aims to introduce students to university-level study skills and approaches and is compulsory for all students in the School of Humanities.  Students will be encouraged to read with critical awareness, write clearly and concisely, think creatively and constructively about personal, academic and career goals, and to plan an effective strategy towards achieving those aims. From Induction, and in anticipation of continued engagement in Semester 3, this module sustains the conversation about employability.

Following an introduction to the module, in the first semester, students will focus on developing the skills of reading, listening, note-taking and writing for academic purposes.  Key lectures and supporting seminar sessions in subject areas will provide information and guidance about locating and assessing resources, drafting and editing a variety of pieces of expository writing and appropriate referencing.  In the second semester, lectures on Career development, in line with Degreeplus, will be supported by groupwork and tutorials, leading to on-line reflection on work experience and employability skills in the third semester.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1.    understand the specific requirements for expository writing at undergraduate level;

2.    find appropriate resources, read and write with concision and clarity through drafting and editing;

3.    develop a self-reflective approach to the acquisition of skills for learning and employability;

4.    identify and develop an enhanced awareness of the relationship between their studies, citizenship and employment opportunities;

5.    engage in practical and reflective ways with Degreeplus in order that these activities contribute to the development of skills for and approaches to employment.

Consider and understand what is required to work toward a University of Gloucestershire Employability Award.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.