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PY399: Independent Study
Module Title | Independent Study |
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Module Code | PY399 |
Module Tutor | Dai Jones |
School | Natural and Social Sciences |
CAT Points | 15 |
Level of Study | 6 |
Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass PY208 |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | None |
Brief Description | Students must present a detailed proposal to the field chair, including details of the topic, assessment, and material to be covered, of an area of psychology that they wish to explore independently. |
Indicative Syllabus | This module allows the student with a particular interest not necessarily covered by the taught modules offered to devise a personal module in consultation with an appropriate expert tutor. There will be a clear week by week programme of study negotiated with the tutor during the first two weeks of the module. This may include literature searches, experiential learning or research project in an applied sphere, attendance at specific lectures or seminars across level III of the modular scheme or outside of the institution. It may be assessed in a variety of ways, including reports, examinations, oral presentations, portfolios or poster displays provided these are in keeping with the general guidance provided by the modular scheme. The field chair of psychology will oversee this module and will monitor the appropriateness and level of proposed studies. Careful attention will be paid to possible overlap between work in this module and that undertaken in PY338. |
Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate an increased knowledge of an area of psychology not covered by the standard field syllabus.
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Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact 3% Student private study 97% Methods include guided reading, field work, and individual tutorials. |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent |
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. |