EC1CORE-Core Competencies in Economics

Module Provider: School of Politics, Economics and International Relations
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Sarah Jewell
Email: s.l.jewell@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module will introduce students to key academic skills and strategies that will support their undergraduate studies. Students will engage with a series of core competencies, including time management and independent learning, academic writing and referencing, and making effective use of feedback. The module will also explore a range of challenges frequently encountered by students along with coping strategies and advice on accessing the network of support available. There will also be opportunities for students to develop an understanding of how skills developed throughout their degree transfer to the workplace. 

Aims:

This module aims to develop an understanding of the core skills required for undergraduate study, including: independent learning and time management; researching library and online resources; academic writing and referencing; understanding marking rubrics; making effective use of feedback to improve future performance; ongoing reflection on academic and personal skills and how these can be transferred to the workplace.

Assessable learning outcomes:

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• Identify core skills required for independent learning and strategies for developing these skills;


• Search for academic resources and apply academic writing conventions, particularly regarding referencing and bibliographies;


• Understand marking criteria and how to use feedback effectively;


• Identify the support networks available at the University and how to access these;


• Reflect on their academic and personal skills, identify areas for development and strategies for achieving this.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Independent learning and time management; student wellbeing and welfare; researching library and online resources; academic writing and referencing; understanding marking rubrics; making effective use of feedback; reflecting on academic and personal skills and how these can be transferred to the workplace.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will be delivered through an introductory lecture and then a series of seminars in the autumn and spring terms, where students will have the opportunity to apply and discuss the material covered.

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Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 3 August 2023