EC126-Communicating Economics

Module Provider: School of Politics, Economics and International Relations
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: EC113 Introductory Microeconomics or AP1EE4 The Economic Environment
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Christos Mavrodimitrakis
Email: c.mavrodimitrakis@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module introduces the basic idea surrounding the communication of science, and in particular their application to the field of economics. Economic ideas relate to many everyday events. Economic expertise must be communicated well if it is to be influential.

Aims:

This module aims to equip students of economics with the skills to communicate. Communication is an essential part of understanding any field of study, and this module will enable students to understand both principles of communication, and principles of communicating economics. A particular focus of this module will be communication via social media.

Assessable learning outcomes:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand principles of the communication of science.


• Appreciate the problems that economists have faced in communicating their ideas.


• Understand the particular characteristics of communication via social media.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Ten one-hour lectures will present theories of communication, with applications into the area of economics.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		10
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (directed)		40
Advance preparation for classes		10
Essay preparation		30
Reflection		10
Total hours by term	0	100	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Students will carry out one written assignment accounting for 100% of the overall module mark.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

40%

Reassessment arrangements:

Re-examination for Part 1 modules takes place in August/September of the same year. Reassessment is by coursework only.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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Last updated: 12 July 2023