This Study Guide is designed to provide you with details of this module, the learning outcomes, delivery and assessment arrangements. The Study Guide consists of 6 parts.
Part 1 gives background details to the subject area are provided and the broad aims of the module are set out.
Part 2 consists of the module outline. In this part the (a) module learning outcomes, (b) the themes and topics to be explored are explained along with the (c) learning supports to be used.
Part 3 gives details of the module delivery arrangements. It sets out the session arrangements and the expectations in relation to your prior preparation and student engagement.
Part 4 provides details of the assessment techniques used in this module explaining the assessment components, their rationale.
Part 5 explains the UCD grading policy and grade descriptors drawing on the university document are given for each assessment component (i) Assignment 1, (ii) Assignment 2 and (iii) Examination.