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i. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module students should be able to:
a) Critically evaluate information and literature, relating to their chosen title
b) Reflect upon the approach adopted within the literature and identify its strengths and weaknesses
c) Analyse a problem or subject
d) Synthesise ideas into appropriate conclusions
e) Evaluate alternatives and make recommendations where appropriate.

ii. Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills in:
Communications and literacy: presenting effective discussion of relevant theory; construction of a personal position case/argument incorporating the use of appropriate terms, diagrams and tables to evaluate concepts presented in the literature that supports their findings.
Problem solving: Demonstrating extensive investigative skills to support their case/arguments; selection of appropriate sources of information; demonstrating a recognition of different research approaches; developing conclusions and/or recommendations as a result of their investigation.
Independent learning and working: through completing a sustained self-directed piece that necessitates self-reliance, planning, flexibility, managing information, reflection and resilience.
Information and communications technology: by, at a minimum, presenting material that meets the requirements for the format and layout of the assessment.

Staff/student contact: 3% (max. 4 hours), meetings with tutor.
Student directed learning: 97%, including reading, investigation and other tasks, which will vary according to the individual topic.

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