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LSM305: Career Perspectives

Module Title	Career Perspectives
Module Code	LSM305
Module Tutor	Angela Tomkins
School	Leisure
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass 1 module from {LSM200, EVM200, HPM200, TRM200}
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module prepares students for employment by providing knowledge and understanding of the increasing importance of critical reflection and continuous professional development in the early stages of managing a graduate career. It is designed to build upon work experiences including an analysis of critical incidents and an evaluation of the skills and attitudes required for effective working and career progression in leisure, tourism and hospitality and events management. Particular emphasis will be given to how students can confidently and articulately promote themselves to potential employers.
Indicative Syllabus	Students will critically appraise their placement experiences at two levels, namely at an individual level in relation to their personal development and career aspirations and, at an industry level, with a particular focus on the relationship between theory and industrial/commercial practice. The module provides a learning environment in which students have the opportunity to develop and evaluate theories of professionalism in a variety of contexts. Students will develop their skills in critical reflection and career management in order that they may become more effective practitioners in the early stages of a graduate career.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to: a) Critically reflect on experiences in the workplace drawing upon appropriate material for the analysis of these experiences b) Compare, contrast and evaluate different placement/work experiences c) Critically analyse philosophical, ethical and moral issues in the workplace in relation to professional practice drawing upon the significance of personal values in relation to this area d) Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses and devise a skills profile and action plan to meet career aspirations ii. Skills Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas: Area 2 Communication and literacy, including the design of professional CV's and personal action plans and the ability to orally promote personal strengths and challenges, for example, in mock interview situations Area 5 Working with a team to disseminate industrial placement experiences and enhance interpersonal effectiveness Area 7 Specific Vocational Skills: Ability to propose future career direction/s within the leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors.
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact 20% to include lectures, a series of career management related exercises and seminars Student independent study 80% to include background reading and analysis, investigation of career opportunities and assignment preparation.
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 50% Coursework: Group work, presentation: Group Presentation 002: 50% Coursework: Portfolio
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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