Descriptions of Units (Modules) of Study

Descriptions of Units (Modules) of Study

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AAP106 Archaeology in the Field

20.00 Credits AUTUMN

Aims/Description: How do archaeologists go about excavating ancient remains? What really happens on an archaeological site?

How do we know where to look in the first place? This module takes students through the state-of-the-art methods of

archaeology in the field. It covers how to survey for buried sites

using geophysics, fieldwalking and aerial photography. Surveying in unusual circumstances, such as graveyards or

ancient woodlands, is considered. The practical techniques

involved in excavating remains of all periods are examined, ranging from how to understand soil types to the uncovering of

fragile artefacts. We look at the problems of excavating special

sites such as cemeteries and caves, and find out how the results are published.

Staff Contact: Colin Merrony, Archaeology

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Field Classes

Assessments: Formal Exam, Coursework, Field Exercises

AAP107 Origins of Humanity

20.00 Credits SPRING

Aims/Description: How do we know about our remote, pre-

human past; how did we evolve, and how do we study those fully-human hunters and gatherers of the last 30,000 years who

lived during and immediately after the last ice age? And how

and when did some of them become farmers? This module provides an introduction to how archaeologists study these

questions. It also examines how we can use fossil,

archaeological, and environmental evidence to investigate the

evolution of ourselves and also our now-extinct close relatives,

the climatic and environmental conditions under which they

lived, and the ways in which people lived up to the development of farming.

Staff Contact: Dr Paul Pettitt, Archaeology

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials

Assessments: Formal Exam. Essay/Coursework

AAP108 World Civilisations


Aims/Description: The popular image of archaeology is

captured by the fictional Indiana Jones in his search for the lost secrets of ancient civilisations. This module explores some of

the most famous early civilisations, including Mesopotamia,

Egypt, and classical Greece and Rome in the Old World, and the Inca, Maya and Aztecs in the New World. Similarities and

differences in the development of these civilisations are

evaluated, as are the contentious roles of colonisation, diffusion, trade and world systems. The classic civilisations are placed in a

wider context by looking at human cultures as diverse as

Zimbabwe, the Plains Indians and Australian Aborigines. In conclusion, the module discusses the relationship between the

decline of European colonialism and changing understandings

of what it may have meant to be 'civilised'.

Staff Contact: Prof Mike Parker Pearson, Archaeology


Assessments: Formal Examination, Essay/Coursework

AAP109 Archaeology in the Laboratory


Aims/Description: How do archaeologists find out about the

human past? This module explores the 'forensic' potential of

scientific analyses of the remains of humans, other animals, plants and artefacts. Lectures present a variety of case studies of

the applications of scientific studies in archaeology. Laboratory classes introduce students to materials (bones, seeds, pollen,

ceramics, metal, glass) commonly analysed by archaeological

scientists. Tutorials provide an opportunity to discuss the potential and limitations of archeological science.

Staff Contact: Dr Pia Nystrom, Archaeology

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory Sessions

Assessments: Formal Examination, Laboratory Work,

Coursework

AAP110 European Classical Civilisations


Aims/Description: Greco-Roman classical civilisation (particularly the 'high' culture of art, architecture, literature and

political institutions) has long been seen as the inspiration for,

and yardstick against which to judge, modern European culture. The rich and varied evidence of modern archaeology is used to

explore how this high culture was supported and experienced by

ordinary people. A broad temporal and geographical focus considers the origins and long-term development of this

civilisation, its interaction with neighbouring cultures of the E

Mediterranean, N Africa and temperate Europe, and its role in shaping the development and self-image of modern Europe.

Staff Contact: Dr Maureen Carroll, Archaeology


Assessments: Formal Examination, Essay/Coursework

AAP111 Discoverers and Discoveries


Aims/Description: This module introduces students to some of

the leading figures linked to key excavations and intellectual developments in Old World archaeology over the last two

hundred years. Through the study of particular case studies,

centred mainly upon key sites, the aim is that students will be provided with an understanding of the social contexts in which

archaeology has developed both technically and intellectually

over this period. The course is structured around central themes which organise the lecture-based aspects of the course and

which will be reflected upon in group-based study.

Staff Contact: Prof John Barrett, Archaeology


Assessments: Formal Exam. Essay/Coursework

ACE1033.A.05.1 Short Story Writers from Latin

America


Aims/Description: This is an introduction to the short story as a

literary genre and to general aspects of literature. A selection of

Latin American writers will be studied and attention given to the geographical, cultural and political factors that determine their

writing. The course is based on Penguin Parallel Texts: Spanish

Short Stories volumes 1 and 2, and starts with three stories from Book 1 (Emma Zunz by Borges, Talpa by Rulfo and Welcome

Bob by Onetti). The remaining stories from Books 1 and 2 will be treated mainly as complementary reading and the basis for

class discussions. Taught in English.


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Staff Contact: Sophie Belot

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study

Assessments: Project/Essay, Presentation

ACE1098.C.06.1 International History


Aims/Description: This module looks in detail at various

aspects of international history, focusing in particular on the following: Britain's role in the world since 1945; the origins and

development of the Cold War; conflicts in the Middle East,

1945-91; and issues surrounding 'the New World Order'. Throughout the course students will be encouraged to critically

evaluate competing explanations of historical events and

different theories regarding the nature of history.

Staff Contact: Darren Webb

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Independent

Study

Assessments: Essay, Report

ACE1169.C.02.1 Journeys: Travel Writing


Aims/Description: Travel writing has provided an enduringly

popular source of pleasure for readers and writers. This creaive writing course will explore the different ways that journeys can

be used as a stimulus and as subjects for writing. The main area

of exploration will be travel writing but students will also be able to write about more routine journeys. In addition, they may

choose to write about journeys made by other people and place

themselves imaginatively in the footsteps of other travellers. Students may also wish to use the idea of journeying as a

metaphor for other more profound life experiences. Students

will read and study published accounts of journeys which they may use as stimulus and as models for their own writing.

Staff Contact: Sandra Courtman

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tutorials, Independent Study

Assessments: Portfolio

ACE1234.A.12.1 Working with Information and

Communication Technologies


Pre-Requisites: Students must be computer literate i.e. have the ability to us a PC and Windows, common software such as

word-processors, and be able to copy to/from different disc

drives.

Cannot be taken with: ACE1767, ACE1577

Aims/Description: Nowadays ICT plays a vital part in everyday

life. This module is aimed at computer literate students who want to know more about the Internet. Current systems are

explained in detail, and include effective ways of searching the

Internet, the use of e-mail, file transfer, and web authoring. Issues around web resources, accessibility, security and e-

commerce are discussed. Extensive hands-on experience helps

students become familiar with resources relevant to their own area of studies.

Staff Contact: Verity Brack

Restrictions: Students taking INF01 or any COMU, ECNU, MGTU, or APSU degree programmes are excluded from this

module.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Independent Study

Assessments: Practical work, presentation, test)

ACE1269.F.04 Introduction to Access Databases


Pre-Requisites: Students must be computer literate: have the

ability to use a PC and Windows, common software such as word-processors, and be able to copy to/from different disc

drives.

Aims/Description: This course is for students who are computer-literate but who have no experience with Microsoft

Access. Databases are a means of organising data into useable,

structured information. This course will introduce participants to techniques of organising and processing data in a variety of

ways, and is conducted as a ―hands on‖ workshop on using the

Microsoft Access database package. The course will enable students to acquire and practice all the techniques necessary to

allow them to plan, create and interrogate databases. Familiarity

with Microsoft Excel is recommended for this module.


Restrictions: Students taking INF01 or any COMU, ECNU,

MGTU, or APSU degree programmes are excluded from this module.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Problem solving,

Independent Study

Assessments: Course work, Project work

ACE1664.B.10.1 Effective Web Page Design


Pre-Requisites: ACE1577 or ACE1234 or similar experience

is recommended.

Aims/Description: This course introduces students to the

principles of visual web page design. Students taking this course

must be computer literate and have taken ACE1234 or ACE1577, or have similar Internet experience and a knowledge

of basic HTML code. The course covers the skills necessary to

produce attractive, visually interesting and functional web pages using Dreamweaver software. Students will become familiar

with web authoring techniques and will learn the skills needed

to create their own web pages using layout, graphics, and typography as part of an effective overall design.


Restrictions: Students taking INF01 or any COMU, MGTU, or APSU degree programmes are excluded from this module.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Problem solving,

Independent Study

Assessments: Project work, Practical Tests

Notes Students must be computer literate; have the ability to use

a PC and Windows, common software such as word-processors, and be able to copy to/from different disc drives

ACE1671.C.05.1 Welfare and Citizenship


Aims/Description: This module concentrates on health,

education and poverty as key topics within the welfare state and social policy. Competing theoretical perspectives within social

policy are discussed: for example, collectivist, anti-collectivist

and feminist. The role of the state, the market, the voluntary sector and the family as providers of welfare services are all

analysed. Issues for seminar discussion might include: ‗Should students pay for their own education?‘; ‗Should the old be cared

for by their families?‘; ‗Can we afford the welfare state?


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Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Independent Study

Assessments: Essay, Policy Report

ACE1684.A.06.1 French Language Skills A


Aims/Description: Students discuss in French issues related to

French culture through exercises and communicative activities.

For example: the language and culture of wine, letter writing, life in France, French on the Web, etc. Skills such as translation,

essay writing, oral presentations and group discussions are

introduced, also aspects of phonetics and intonation to ensure that students have a good pronunciation and a high level of aural

comprehension. To some extent the areas of study are

determined by the members of the group. A book such as Grammar in Action, is supported by other materials from the

media.



Assessments: Composition, Translation and Presentation

ACE1685.B.06.1 French Language Skills B


Aims/Description: Students discuss in French issues related to

French culture through exercises and communicative activities.

For example: the language and culture of wine, letter writing,

life in France, French on the Web, etc. Skills such as translation, essay writing, oral presentations and group discussions are

introduced, also aspects of phonetics and intonation to ensure

that students have a good pronunciation and a high level of aural comprehension. To some extent the areas of study are

determined by the members of the group. A book such as

Grammar in Action, is supported by other materials from the media.


Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tutorials and Independent Study

Assessments: Composition, Translation, Presentation

ACE1689.B.02.1 Writing for Theatre


Aims/Description: This module provides students with the

opportunity to explore the medium of writing for theatre in a largely practical, 'hands on' course, using a variety of workshop

techniques, textual explorations, theatre games and

improvisations. Time will be spent working on our own dramatic texts in an experimental, mutually supportive group. A

critical vocabulary will be developed through the examination of

existing texts from a variety of periods and countries, but with an emphasis on contemporary writing. Students will produce

short pieces of set work and as the course develops will begin

to work on a one-act play. These will be discussed both within the group and individually with the tutor. Students will be

encouraged to reflect on and write about the process.

Staff Contact Sandra Courtman


Assessments: Portfolio and Play

ACE1729.B.03.1 Introduction to Environmental

Archaeology


Restrictions: Unavailable to students registered on AAP programmes

Aims/Description: The module introduces various studies into

the evidence for past environments with particular reference to

how they affected, and were altered by, human activity. Themes

discussed will include climatic effects on settlement areas and

how various types of settlements and land use have been

investigated by environmental sampling. The module will

examine techniques used on, such as, organic remains and soils

to try to understand human environmental conditions in the past.

Staff Contact: Bob Toynton

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Fieldwork, Independent Study

Assessments: Essays (2 x 3000 words)

ACE1734.B.09.1 Technical Writing


Aims/Description: A practical, hands-on introduction to the effective communication of technical information via the written

word. Students will explore the use of traditional ways of

transmitting written information such as reports, presentations, instructions, and articles, and the use of more modern methods

such as fax, e-mail and interactive media. Familiarity with

word-processing is strongly recommended for this module.


Restrictions: Students taking any APSU degree programme are

excluded from this module.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Problem solving,

Independent Study

Assessments: Portfolio - 3 pieces of writing, Presentation, Research Project

ACE1741.B.09.1 Introduction to Information

Handling


Cannot be taken with: ACE1767.

Pre-Requisites: Students must be computer literate; have the

ability to use a PC and Windows, common software such as

word-processors, and be able to copy to/from different disc drives.

Aims/Description: This module introduces students to concepts

of information organisation, processing and retrieval in differing

environments. Information management and the information society issues will be discussed from the perspective of

information needs and use within organisations. Students taking

this module must be computer literate: having the ability to use a PC and Windows, common software such as word-processors,

and be able to copy to/from different disc drives. Previous

experience of the Internet is useful.





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Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Independent Study,

Practical computer classes

Assessments: Essay, Practical Exercises

ACE1742.A.09.1 Information Resources


Cannot be taken with: ACE1767.

Pre-Requisites: Students must be computer literate; have the ability to use a PC and Windows, common software such as


drives.

Aims/Description: This module aims to introduce students to

the wide variety of information resources available globally, to

enable them to develop information seeking skills and to

understand the issues around information seeking behaviour. A variety of information types and media will be studied and

students will learn to develop appropriate evaluation strategies.

Students taking this module must be computer literate: having the ability to use a PC and Windows, common software such as


drives. Internet experience is useful.




Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Independent Study,

Practical computer sessions

Assessments: Essay, Practical Exercises, Reports

ACE1762.B.03.1 Music in Theory and Practice


Aims/Description: This module aims to provide foundation

skills in musicianship (including rhythm training, improvisation, performance and aural discrimination), as well as providing an

introduction to musical and stylistic analysis. Students will

experience both workshop style tuition in skills such as improvisation and seminar sessions in examining music in close

detail. As such the course is designed to permit students the

opportunity to develop both practical skills and academic skills common to the study of music at degree level.

Staff Contact: Adam White


Assessments: Formal Exam, 2 x 1000 words, written analysis

ACE1765.C.02.1 Web Site Development


Pre-Requisites: Students must be computer literate i.e. have the

ability to us a PC and Windows, common software such as word-processors, and be able to copy to/from different disc

drives. Module ACE1234 is a pre-requisite.

Aims/Description: Building on your prior knowledge of creating small web sites, this module introduces the tools and

techniques you need to tackle larger web sites. You will start

with a practical introduction to the modern web standards built around HTML (such as XML, XHTML and CSS), and the

current design challenges facing web designers. You will then

learn how to tackle a broad range of these challenges, from

simple dynamic web sites to large e-commerce and corporate

sites. Students taking this module must be computer literate and must have knowledge of basic HTML coding.




Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Problem solving, Independent Study

Assessments: Project work, practical exercises

ACE1776.A.02.1 French Cinema: Beyond the

“Nouvelle Vague”


Aims/Description: A module designed to familiarise students

with the impact of New Wave films (1958-1964) upon present-

day French cinema. We will start by looking at the classic magazine ―Cahiers du Cinéma‖ in order to follow the career and

development of New Wave directors. The study of landmark

films from directors like Truffaut and Godard will enable us to consider how their use of form, style and narrative made their

films so influential among present-day French filmmakers. The

link between the old and the new will be established with the study of recent films (e.g.: 37°2 le matin, Nikita and La Haine).



Assessments: Coursework, Presentation

ACE1778.B.04.1 Vocal Performance


Aims/Description: This course will provide an informal and

supportive learning environment in which students can explore their unique singing voice and develop their confidence in using

it. We will focus on the physical foundations of singing,

examining the relationship between the body and the voice, with the aim of allowing the individual voice to emerge in a relaxed

way. The choice of material aims to introduce students to a

variety of vocal styles and to provide students with the critical tools with which to assess and reflect upon their own vocal and

performance skills.



Assessments: Written Project (1000 words), Performance

ACE1784.B.04.1 An Introduction to Creative Media


Aims/Description: This course is intended to introduce students to the creative use of computer technology. The aim

will be to enable students to explore and gain experience in

using programmes that enable the sequencing, and sampling of sound and the combined use of words, sounds and images. The

first project will be audio-based and, can take a variety of forms

including a sound track to an existing video clip; abstract sonic art in the form of 'acousmatic' or 'electroacoustic' music. The

second project will place more emphasis on how sounds can be

incorporated into multi-media art works.



Assessments: Project work, Written commentary (2000 words)


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ACE1788.C.03.1 Songwriting: Craft, Technique and

Creativity


Aims/Description: This module is a comprehensive

introduction to the creative and musical techniques involved in songwriting. The aim of the course is to stimulate and encourage

students to work towards finding their own individual style in all

aspects of songwriting and to explore the dynamics of the creative process. Students will be required to examine critically

a wide range of songwriting styles including contemporary

popular song, folk music, art song and songs from the great American songbook. We will examine the techniques of melody

writing, harmony, arrangement, accompaniment and form and

give all students the opportunity of recording their songs to CD.



Assessments: Coursework

ACE1791.A.03.1 Field Survey and Identification

Techniques in Natural History


Aims/Description: This module introduces field survey

techniques for ecological projects and the identification of plants and animals. There is a large fieldwork component, based on

several local environments such as heather moors, woodlands

and streams. Fieldwork will be done mostly in four weekend day field trips. Weekly indoor sessions will be a mix of lectures,

seminars and analytical workshops.


Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Problem

Solving, Lab Sessions, Field work, Independent Study,

Assessments: Fieldwork, Projects (2 x 1500 words)

ACE1797.B.01.1 Investigating Woodlands in the

Local Region


Aims/Description: This module examines the history of trees

and woodlands in Britain from the last ice-age to the present, with reference to the local region. It also considers aspects of

woodland management, such as, coppicing and pollarding and

fuel provision and the introduction of exotic plants (such as, sweet chestnut and sycamore) and their influence on native

species. The identification of trees, hedgerows and woodland

flora and fauna is also investigated as well as indicators of ‗ancient woodland‘. This module includes several field studies

to illustrate the content of the module.


Teaching Methods: Lectures, Fieldwork, Independent Study

Assessments: Project (2000 words) Essay (2500 words)

ACE1801.B.02.1 Reading Contemporary and

Popular Fiction


Aims/Description: This course offers an introduction to

contemporary novels which are commonly described as being ‗a

good read‘, ones which have been in the bestsellers‘ lists. It aims to discover whether ‘popular‘ need mean ‗populist‘, if

accessibility automatically assumes a simplistic, uncomplicated plot. Thus, the course will ask if there are significant stylistic

and aesthetic differences between novels deemed as good

literature and those that are regarded only as pulp fiction,

whatever their popularity. Students will be asked to consider how authors create good narrative, delineate depth of character

and whether we can identify the emergence of post-modernist fiction.

Staff Contact: Tim Herrick


Assessments: Essay (2000 words), Collection of 6 x 400-word

book reviews

ACE1818.A.04.1 Introduction to Digital Photography


Aims/Description: The course provides an introduction to digital photography, including the basic construction, function

and operation of digital cameras, and camera accessories such as

filters. Students will gain an understanding of the related technical concepts of resolution, colour files and file formats

while using suitable image editing software. Creative aspects of

digital photography such as composition, lighting and simple image editing are also introduced. Students taking this course

should bring their own cameras, and are expected to be

computer literate, i.e. can use Windows, have experience with common software e.g.word-processor, and can copy files to and

from a floppy disc etc.


Restrictions: Basic computer literacy i.e. can use Windows,

have experience with common software e.g. word-processor,

and can copy files to and from a floppy disc etc

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Laboratory work, Independent

Study

Assessments: Project work, Practical exercises

ACE1819.A.04.1 Creative Photoshop 1

20.00 Credits Academic Year

Aims/Description: Students are introduced to computer

graphics through the creative use of Adobe Photoshop. They

will gain an understanding of digital image theory including topics such as resolution, colour modes, and alpha channels,

taking a detailed look at the tools, palettes and menus in

Photoshop. The course emphasises the creative use of Photoshop, and as the course progresses the students will

acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to use the software

creatively to produce a portfolio of original work. Students taking this module must be computer literate and should have an

interest in the creative arts.


Restrictions: Students taking any COMU, MGTU, or APSU

degree programmes are excluded from this module

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Laboratory work, Independent Study

Assessments: Course work, Portfolio, Test

ACE1823.A.03.1 Faces of Spain: An Introduction to

its History and Culture


How did modern Spain come to be how it is? Did Muslims,

Christians and Jews really live together, or were they at each other‘s throats? What was the Reconquista? Where exactly was

Al-Ándalus? What is special about Cervantes‘ life? Is the


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Spanish Civil War relevant to present-day Spain? Why did

Picasso paint Gernika? Studying history gives an overview of

the development of a national culture and helps us to understand current events. We will introduce the basics of historical

analysis and encourage you to assess and reassess attitudes towards historiography, the way we think about and interact

with our past.

Staff Contact: Toni Ibarz


Study

Assessments: Coursework, Project

ACE1824.C.02.1 Introduction to the Peak District


Aims/Description: The Peak District is an area of outstanding

natural beauty at the southern end of the Pennines. The module

will study selected themes concerning the natural and human-made environment of Britain‘s first National Park. It will study

aspects of the geology, ecology and archaeology of the

limestone and gritstone areas of the Peak District as a series of inter-disciplinary or multidisciplinary approaches. Field studies

will form a significant and integral part of this module.



Assessments: Coursework, Fieldwork

ACE1834.A.03.1 Elements of Computing


Aims/Description: This module aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge of computer systems and their operation to

select appropriate systems for differing operational

environments. Students will learn how to choose hardware and software, and to construct a simple computer network. Current

developments in the area of IT will be studied and issues around

strategic IT decision making in organisations will be discussed.



Study

Assessments: Written project; practical work, 2 in-class tests

ACE1844.B.01.1 The Enlightenment


Aims/Description: This module introduces students to The

Enlightenment, the broad and diverse intellectual, cultural and social movement that emerged and flourished in Europe during

the period c.1650-1800. The Enlightenment is often described as

an ‗intellectual revolution‘ that laid the cultural foundations of the modern world. Touching on key figures such as Descartes,

Newton, Locke, Voltaire, Kant and Rousseau, the module

addresses the following questions: what was The Enlightenment? What aspects of Europe‘s ‗old order‘ were

Enlightenment writers challenging? What themes, concerns,

questions, approaches and methods are associated with it? How much does early 21st century culture owe to The Enlightenment?


Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Independent Study

Assessments: 2 Essays (2000 words each)

ACE1849.A.02.1 Musical Performance


Aims/Description: This course provides students with an

opportunity to develop their practical musical skills as either instrumentalists or vocalists and to examine a range of

psychological research that can help develop both the quality and enjoyment of musical performance. Thus, the focus of the

course will be on developing skills appropriate to musical

performance such as practice & prepartion, memorisation, improvisation and musical expresssion. We shall also

investigate the challenges presented by different kinds of

performance: live, recorded and web based and students will be given the opportunity to record their performances for both

digital audio and video reproduction.



Assessments: Recital, Project (2000 words)

ACE1869.A.01.1 The Making of Culture


Aims/Description: Themed around examples of cultural production from the second half of the twentieth century

students will analyse literary, cinematic/ televisual 'texts' and

music. Through historical contextualisation of the materials chosen for study, students will engage with contemporary ideas

and debates informing attempts to define and analyse culture(s)

in the broadest sense. Within these broad aims, topics for discussion may include: narrative, character, literature, history,

sexual difference, ideology, racial identity, post-modernism,

high/elite versus low/popular culture; and questions about the history of culture as a concept, the production and consumption

of culture and the emergence of the academic field known as

Cultural Studies.

Staff Contact: Sandra Courtman


Assessments: Critical Essay (3000 words), Coursework

ACE1870.A.01.1 Intensive French 1


Pre-Requisites: Basic conversational language skills equivalent

to The French Experience 1 coursebook

Aims/Description: This module focuses on improving students‘ confidence in speaking and understanding the French language

whilst providing them with a fundamental grammatical

knowledge. It also provides an elementary insight into the areas where the language is spoken and the culture(s) of the people

who speak the language. This unit will mainly use The French

Experience 2 course book based on dialogues and situations recorded in France. Learners should therefore already possess

basic conversational language skills equivalent to those

developed in the French Experience 1.



Study

Assessments: 5 activities based on the language skills

(speaking, writing, listening, reading and grammar)

ACE1871.A.01.1 Intensive French 2



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Aims/Description: This module is designed to improve

confidence in expressing opinions and views on topics of

everyday conversation as well as on more sophisticated topics both orally and in writing. It will also sharpen comprehension

skills. An insight into the social and cultural life of the people living in the areas where French is spoken will also form part of

this module. This module proposes a total immersion in French

with the use of The French Experience II. It is suitable for those who have completed Intensive French 1 and for those who

possess French language skills equivalent to good GCSE/‘0‘

Level.



Study

Assessments: 5 activities based on the language skills

(speaking, writing, listening, reading and grammar)

ACE1874.A.01.1 Understanding Planet Earth


Aims/Description: This module examines the Earth from its formation and its development through plate tectonics and other

processes. It also examines the nature and influence of life on

the planet through geological time. Including the study of aspects of volcanism, earth materials and fossils, this module

aims to develop an holistic understanding of the planet and its

history.



APS119 Comparative Physiology


Pre-Requisites: A-level Biology.

Aims/Description: This course is an introduction to the

physiology of animals, plants and fungi. The course will

compare and contrast the ways in which animals, plants and fungi acquire and process energy, nutrients and water, with

particular attention paid to the relationship between structure

and function

Staff Contact: Professor R C Leegood

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Assessments: Formal Examination

APS120 Reproduction, Development and Growth



Aims/Description: This course is an introduction to the

reproduction, development and growth of animals, plants and fungi. The course will consider: mammalian reproduction,

fertilisation and embryonic development; differentiation and

development in plants; growth and development of fungal colonies.

Staff Contact: Professor A Fleming



APS121 Evolution


Pre-Requisites: A-Level Biology.

Aims/Description: This course presents evolution as the central

unifying theme of modern biology. It begins with a brief overview of the origin of life and important events in the early

history of life on earth. It goes on to explore evolutionary mechanisms - essentially how evolution works. The course

finishes with three case studies in evolution.

Staff Contact: Dr Charles Wellman



APS122 Biodiversity



Aims/Description: This course introduces the concept of

biodiversity - what is it and how we measure it. Biodiversity

will be explored through two case studies: (i) the plant kingdom; (ii) the animal kingdom. Both kingdoms will be considered in

terms of their characteristics, classification, evolutionary

history, biodiversity and biogeography.

Staff Contact: Dr Charles Wellman



APS123 Population and Community Ecology



Aims/Description: This unit provides an introduction to the

ecology of individuals, populations and communities. The ecology of individuals includes a consideration of resource

acquisition, territoriality, reproduction and life history trade-

offs. Population ecology includes a consideration of population growth and regulation, interspecific competition, and niche

differentiation. Communitiy ecology is concerned with

describing and understanding the diversity and stability of ecological communities; including a consideration of

intraspecific competition, predation and predator-prey

interactions. This unit also considers aspects of applied ecology including: conservation principles and priorities, sustainable

harvesting of populations, pest control and management.

Staff Contact: Dr Andrew Beckerman



APS124 Ecosystems and Environmental

Change



Aims/Description: The module provides an introduction to

ecosystem processes and their importance in determining the effects of environmental change. It uses examples of major

British ecosystems to understand the effects of environment on

vegetation change and succession. It describes the importance of climate in the geographical distribution of terrestrial

ecosystems, and the responses of ecosystems to disturbance.

The prediction of the responses of ecosystems to global environmental change is also explained.

Staff Contact: Professor Ian Woodward


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APS125 Genes in Populations



Co-requisites: BMS157, BMS157.

Aims/Description: Familiarity with classical population and

quantitative genetics is fundamental to the modern synthesis of biology. This module provides an introduction to the principles

of genetics at the levels of the individual and the population.

Topics include Mendelian inheritance and gene interaction, linkage, heritability, sources and maintenance of variation in

populations, divergence of populations and speciation. Lectures

will emphasise an approach to understanding genetics at the

individual and population level by learning how genetic

inferences are made through quantitative analyses. Assessment

will be by formal examination.

Staff Contact: Dr Gareth Fraser

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Problem Solving/Example

Classes


APS126 Behaviour of Humans and Other

Animals



Aims/Description: This unit will provide an introduction to

behaviour focussing on the four fundamental questions: (i) the

evolution of behaviour; (ii) the function of behaviour, (iii) the ontogeny of behaviour and (iv) the causation (or mechanisms)

of behaviour. The course will introduce major concepts and

information on specific topics, including sexual behaviour, foraging behaviour and social behaviour in humans and non-

humans. A central theme will be the extent to which animal

behaviour can inform us about human behaviour and in particular the similarities and differences between the

evolutionary approach to animal behaviour and evolutionary

psychology

Staff Contact: Professor Tim Birkhead



BIB101 Decoding the Bible: The Old

Testament


Aims/Description: This module will introduce students to

major issues within the study of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible including the development of the canon, the nature and

variety of the biblical books and the major themes which are

presented and represented within them. The emphasis will be on the problems the texts present to the modern reader and

strategies for dealing with these while also providing a

foundation of knowledge and skills for further study.


Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework

BIB102 Decoding the Bible: The New

Testament


Aims/Description: An introductory module for students of any

subject and not just Biblical Studies,this module is a literary and historical journey through the books of the New Testament.

Using English translations, students will gain a sense of the 'big picture' foundational both for further study of the Bible and for

study of English literature, which is full of biblical imagery and

allusions. This module will also introduce students to major issues within New Testament studies, including study of textual

criticism, the development of the canon, and critical methods

and approaches.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Computer Sessions


BIB110 Hebrew A


Aims/Descriptions: Hebrew can be fun! Designed for absolute beginners, this module introduces students to the original

language of the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament).

Learning Hebrew is fundamental to the studying the Bible. Through interactive tutorials and problem-solving sessions,

students will soon become familiar with the alphabet,

vocabulary and grammar of a language whose literature has had an incalculable influence on the world's religious and

intellectual history. Students learn at their own pace, and are

encouraged to construct their own pattern of learning. By the end of the module, students will be able to read biblical passages

in the original and will have an invaluable resource for their

studies of the Bible.

Restrictions on availability: Not available to fluent or native

speakers of Modern Hebrew

Teaching Methods: Seminars

Assessment: Formal Examination, Coursework

Notes: Experience of language learning desirable.

BIB111 Biblical Hebrew


Aims/Description: Students will begin to read biblical texts in

Hebrew as a basis for understanding Hebrew grammar, syntax,

and vocabulary. By the end of the module, students will be able to approach the Hebrew Bible in its original language with some

confidence and will be conversant with the language resources

they will need for the rest of their degree.

Restrictions: Not available to native or fluent speakers of

Modern Hebrew


Assessments: Formal Examination, Exercise

BIB114 The Bible: Fact or Fiction?


Aims/Description: This is an introductory module for students

in any subject and not just Biblical Studies. Is the Bible fact or fiction? The Bible is often subject to sensationalist and

controversial TV programmes or newspaper articles claiming

that it is secret code, myth, history, creation science or fiction.

This module will explore these issues through an examination of

the presentation of the Bible in the media, including TV, film and newspapers.


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Staff Contact: Dr Jorunn Okland, Biblical Studies



BIB119 The Biblical World



the diverse cultural worlds of the Bible: the interlocking cultures

of ancient Israel and Judah, and the complex cultural mix of the cities of the Greco-Roman world. Students will be encouraged

to explore selected aspects of the biblical texts in relation to

their social world in areas such as: economic and social structures; ritual and beliefs; sexuality; slavery; gender; art and

architecture; death and burial.

Staff Contact: Dr Diana Edelman, Biblical Studies


Assessments: Examination, essays

BIB120 Greek A

20.00 Credits AUTUMNA

Pre-Requisites: None, but some previous experience of language learning is desirable.

Aims/Description: The primary aim of Greek A will be the

acquisition of the basic skills necessary for reading straightforward passages of Classical Greek prose, as

exemplified by reading passages on Athenian life at the time of

the Peloponnesian War in the course book, Athenaze Book I. Students would normally go on to Greek B to complete the

coursebook. There is a continuation of Classical Greek, using

Athenaze Book II, at Level 2, in BIB291

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials

Assessments: Formal Examination, Test, Exercise

BIB121 Greek B


Pre-Requisites: BIB120 or equivalent

Aims/Description: The primary aim of Greek B is to build on

the basic skills acquired in the module Greek A (BIB120). In it

students will continue with the course book Athenaze Book I, developing their skills in grammar and continuing to read

passages which deal with a wide range of issues at the time of

the Peloponnesian War. Stress will be laid on building up a thorough grammatical competence and a wide vocabulary of

words used commonly in Greek literature. There is a

continuation of Classical Greek, using Athenaze Book II, in Level 2 in BIB291.


Assessments: Formal Examination, Test, Exercise

BMS106 Pathobiology


Pre-Requisites: A level Chemistry preferred.

Aims/Description: This unit aims to introduce students to the

key mechanisms and their interplay that underlie the disease process. Students will learn about microbial pathogens that

cause infection, the inflammatory response and the role of the

immune system in fighting disease. Students will also gain insight into the genetic and environmental basis of disease with

special reference being made to cancer. Teaching and learning will take place in a formal lecture environment and will be

supported by web-based materials. Assessment will be by

formal examination

Staff Contact: Dr P Rashbass, Biomedical Science



BMS107 Developmental Biology


Aims/Description: This unit aims to provide students with a

general introduction to Developmental Biology. The approach

will be concept-based, with an emphasis on the importance of cell-cell signalling and the regulation of gene expression in

generating cell differences in the embryo. The life cycles and

embryology of the main animal model systems will be covered, together with an introduction to key embryological, molecular

and genetic techniques. The relevance of developmental

biology to the study of human disease will be exemplified throughout. Teaching will take place in a formal lecture

environment, supplemented by a modular tutorial. Assessment

will be by formal examination

Staff Contact: Dr Tanya Whitfield, Biomedical Science



BMS108 Physiology with Pharmacology


Pre-Requisites: A level Chemistry preferred.

Aims/Description: This unit aims to provide students with an

introduction to human physiology and pharmacology. Whilst providing a system-based approach, it will emphasise that

modern understanding of normal bodily functions and drug

treatment requires an integrated understanding of cell and molecular biology combined with a basic knowledge of

anatomical tissue and organ structure. It will also examne the

effects of disease and drugs on body function. Teaching and learning will take place in a formal lecture environment and will

be supported by web-based materials Assessment will be by

formal examination

Staff Contact: Dr Penny Rashbass, Biomedical Science



BMS151 Cell Biology


Cannot be taken with: BMS158, MBB157.

Pre-Requisites: Chemistry at GCSE grade A or higher.

Aims/Description: This unit aims to provide students with a broad introduction to cell biology. The content involves: a

description of eukaryotic cell structure including the nature of

biomembranes and organelles; the cytoskeleton; cell adhesion; the fundamentals of protein synthesis, modification and

secretion; cell metabolism; cellular development and

specialisation; inter and intra-cellular communication. Teaching and learning will be by lectures, and will be supported by web-

based materials. Assessment will be by formal examination. At

the end of the module, students should have an appreciation of the fundamentals of eukaryotic cell biology.

Staff Contact: Dr M Cambray-Deakin, Biomedical Science


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Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorial


BMS153 Neuroscience


Pre-Requisites: Students will require a minimum of a GCSE in Biology or Combined Science, grade A as the module content

assumes some prior knowledge of biology.

Aims/Description: This module aims to provide students with a general introduction to the study of human neuroscience. The

content involves: a description of the use of model organisms in

neuroscience; a description of the divisions of the nervous system (NS) and major anatomical regions; the cell types of the

NS; functional development; the excitable membrane; synapses,

transmitters and drugs; receptors and senses; motor control; neuroimaging and the cerebral cortex; memory; the diseased

brain; sleep; the role of the hypothalamus in behaviours, e.g.,

eating/drinking. Teaching and learning will take place in a traditional lecture environment, and will be supported by

Internet-based materials. Assessment will be by formal

examination. At the end of the module, students should have an appreciation of fundamental aspects of neuroscience.




BMS156 Development, Structure and Function


Aims/Description: This module provides a general overview of

the development, structure and function of the body revelant to the practice of speech and language therapy. The anatomy and

physiology of respiration, phonation, articulation, the

development of the face and jaws, the anatomy and function of the brain in body control and language processing and the

consequences of malfunction will be covered in detail.

Application of basic science will be reinforced by the use of clinical examples likely to be met in practice. This module is

lecture-based with supporting tutorials, practical classes and

self-directed learning.

Staff Contact: Dr M E Atkinson, Biomedical Science

Restrictions: Unit limited to students on SPEU01



Notes Successful completion of this module is a requirement for

licence to practice from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

BMS157 Principles of Molecular Biology


Pre-Requisites: At least grade A GCSE Biology or Combined

Science.

Co-requisites: APS125.

Aims/Description: Modern biology is underpinned by advances

in molecular biology; this module aims to provide students with a general introduction to genetics and molecular biology. The

content includes: structure of DNA, tools for investigating

nucleic acids, DNA replication, mitosis, meiosis, genetic

recombination, cell cycle control, organisation of genes,

regulation of gene expression, eukaryotic transcription factors and tools for genetic manipulation. Teaching and learning will

be by lectures environment supported by Internet-based

materials. Assessment will be by formal examination. At the

end of the module, students should have an appreciation of

fundamental principles of genetics and molecular biology.

Staff Contact: Dr M. Nassar



BMS158 Introduction to Cell Biology


Cannot be taken with: BMS151, MBB157.

Pre-Requisites: Chemistry at GCSE grade A or higher.

Aims/Description: This unit aims to provide students with a

broad introduction to aspects of cell biology. The content

includes: a description of eukaryotic cell structure including the nature of biomembranes; the cytoskeleton; cell adhesion; and

inter and intra-cellular communication. Teaching and learning

will take place in lectures, supported by web-based materials. Assessment will be by formal examination. At the end of the

module, students should have an appreciation of the

fundamentals of eukaryotic cell biology.


Restrictions: Not available to students in Biomedical Science



CEC183 Introduction to Cultural Tradition

and Folklore Studies


Pre-Requisites: Studies in the Humanities or Social Sciences at A Level.

Aims/Description: This module is a lively introduction to

contemporary folklore studies and and provides essential grounding for the more advanced and in-depth study of folklore.

Its aims are: 1. To introduce tradition and folklore as aspects of

culture; 2. To survey the majore categories of tradition, illustrating them with a wide range of examples; 3. To introduce

the academic study of folklore through consideration of

examples in relation ot issues such as variation, context and function; 4. To foster skills in library, archival and Internet-

based research; 5. To give practical experience of independent

field research.

Staff Contact: Dr Malcolm Jones, NATCECT, School of

English


Assessments: Project/Dissertation, Field Work, Coursework

Notes This course is a free-standing module but it also

constitutes an essential foundation for those wishing to pursue the folklore studies pathway at Levels 2 and 3

CHM1001 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1


Pre-Requisites: A level Chemistry grade C or above.

Co-requisites: CHM1403, CHM1403, CHM1501, CHM1503,

CHM1505.

Aims/Description: This module is appropriate for all qualified

students studying a science degree and who wish to study an introductory chemistry course. It is also the first module for all


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chemistry degree courses. The course consists of an

introduction to the fundamental concepts in chemistry. It is

designed to revise and extend material encountered at pre-university level. It is divided into the following subjects: atomic

structure, chemical bonding, the periodic table, spectroscopy, analysis, equilibrium and the chemistry of carbon. Lectures are

given in each of these areas, and these are backed up by

problem classes and tutorials. Coursework will also be assigned at intervals during the semester.



Notes This module is an approved component of degree

programmes recognised and accredited by the Royal Society of

Chemistry

CHM1002 Fundamentals of Chemistry 2


Pre-Requisites: A level Chemistry grade C or above,

CHM1001.

Co-requisites: CHM1402, CHM1403, CHM1403, CHM1502, CHM1504.

Aims/Description: This module continues from Module

CHM1001 and extends the introduction to the fundamental concepts in chemistry. In addition to being a requirement for all

students taking chemistry-based degrees, the course is available

to all students who have taken Module CHM1001 and wish to study further introductory chemistry during their course. It is

divided into the following areas: transition metal chemistry,

reactivity and stereochemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Lectures are given in each of these areas, and these are backed

up by problem classes and tutorials. Coursework will also be

assigned at intervals during the semester.

Staff Contact: Dr N H Williams

Lectures, Tutorials, Independent Study

Formal Exam

Notes This module is an approved component of degree

programmes recognised and accredited by the Royal Society of

Chemistry

CIV101 Civil Engineering Mechanics 1


Pre-Requisites: A level Mathematics or Physics.

Aims/Description: This course aims firstly to revisit areas of

mechanics which may have been covered in pre-University Physics or Applied Mathematics courses, and to build on this

common base the principles of the mechanics of solids on which

many subsequent modules depend. This includes basic equilibrium concepts, work and energy and the analysis of

statically determinate frameworks, leading into a major section

on the analysis of stress and strain in two and three dimensions, which includes basic material failure criteria.

Staff Contact: Prof Harm Askes


Assessments: Formal Exam

Notes This module forms part of a degree course accredited by

the Joint Board of Moderators of the ICE and IStructE

CIV114 Introduction to Structural

Engineering


Aims/Description: This course introduces students to the

discipline of structural engineering. The influence of developments in materials technology and analytical techniques

through the centuries are highlighted. Particular emphasis is placed on exposing students to historical precedents, through the

use of case studies. Qualitative structural analysis and forensic

engineering techniques will be used to investigate structural failures.Failures will also be used to introduce the issue of safety

and concept of risk. The changing role of the Structural

Engineer in modern society will also be discussed, particularly in the light of the increasing public awareness of environmental

issues.

Staff Contact: Dr Andy Tyas


Study, directed reading and assessment

Assessments: Formal Exam, Project work, Project Interview and Presentation



CIV122 Civil Engineering Design and

Drawing


Cannot be taken with: CIV120.

Aims/Description: In this unit students are introduced to the principles of civil engineering design and have the opportunity

ot put these into practice in a group design project. Basic

instruction is given in engineering drawing and sketching, and students also practice computer-aided drawing

Staff Contact: Dr Jonathan Black

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Independent Study, Skills session and design project

Assessments: Project work, Individual appraisals

CIV123 Civil Engineering Design and

Surveying



Aims/Description: In this unit, emphasis is placed on the

application of civil engineering design principles in two group

design projects, each of which is run intensively for a one week

period. Instruction in surveying is also provided and field

survey work is required for one of the group design projects.

Staff Contact: Dr Ryan Wilson

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Fieldwork, Independent Study,

Design Project, practical classes and assessment

Assessments: Formal Exam, Project work, Individual

Appraisals

CIV150 Geotechnical Engineering 1



Aims/Description: The first aim of the course is to introduce

students to the behaviour of natural particulate materials (soils)

in compression and shear and also to the measurement of compressibility and shear strength. The second aim is to enable


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students to understand the relevance and application of these

properties in geotechnical engineering. Content: 1-D

compression and swelling, drained shear strength, undrained shear strength, earth pressures. In addition to the lectures, group

projects will examine the design of a gravity retaining wall and a foundation.

Staff Contact: Dr Jonathan Black

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Independent Study, Design Project and Assessment

Assessments: Formal Exam, Project work, Assessed Tutorial

Sheets



CIV160 Civil Engineering Materials


Pre-Requisites: A level Physics for non civil Engineering Students taking the module as an elective.

Aims/Description: This module is intended to give students an

introduction and insight into the various materials that are used in construction. The materials are classified according to their

nature and each material will be studied over a few lectures

covering the make-up, main properties and limitations and applications in civil engineering construction. Differences in

behaviour between materials are highlighted to enable students

to appreciate the choice of one material over another for a particular engineering solution. The materials covered include

concrete, masonry, timber, polymers, soils and granular

materials and metals.

Staff Contact: Dr Cyril Lynsdale


Study, Assessment

Assessments: Formal Exam, Tests



CIV163 Structural Materials


Aims/Description: The aims of the module are to develop an

understanding of the engineering properties of materials with

respect to their end use in construction; to communicate how, why and when the use of materials are controlled by National

and International Standards; to promote the consideration of

durability of materials; and to enable students to progress to design work with basic conceptual understanding of material

engineering properties.

Staff Contact: Dr Cyril Lynsdale


Study, Assessment




COM161 Basic Java Programming and

Problem-Solving


Aims/Description: This module introduces basic concepts of

computer programming, through an introduction to problem solving and the development of simple algorithms using the

language Java. The emphasis of the module will be on

developing the ability to construct programs using exisiting

components, rather than on creating new components from scratch. It will stress the importance of software being well-

designed, maintainable and testable, and will show how the object-oriented features of Java help to achieve these properties.

Staff Contact: Dr S Wrigley & Dr R H Clayton

Restrictions: Available to Dual Honours Students in Engineering and Computer Science

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Laboratory Sessions

Assessments: Assignment and Examination

Notes Part of the requirements for the programming stream of

BCS Accreditation.

COM162 Object Oriented Design and

Programming with Java


Pre-Requisites: COM161.

Co-requisites: COM164.

Aims/Description: This half-module introduces some of the fundamental principles of object oriented programming and

software engineering using the Java Programming Language. In

particular it covers the principles that underlie the structuring of software and introduces models of real world systems.

Techniques for developing sound programming techniques are

introduced and applied. Topics include object oriented programming, use of APIs and interfaces.

Staff Contact: Dr S Maddock and Dr V Uren

Restrictions: Available to dual honours students in Engineering and Computer Science


Assessments: Assignments

CPE1003 Fluid Mechanics and

Thermodynamics


Pre-Requisites: A Level Maths and Chemistry/Physics

advisable.

Aims/Description: The unit introduces the fundamentals of

fluid mechanics and heat transfer. It includes the properties of

fluids, ideal flow and flow measurement, laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layer development and duct flow, and the

principles of heat conduction and convection. In

thermodynamics special emphasis is put on the First and Second Law of Thermodymanics, the p-v-t behaviour of real fluids,

equlibrium in chemical systems, phase rules, and determination

of thermodynamic quantities. Material is illustrated using problems associated within chemical engineering practice.

Staff Contact: Dr GH Priestman



EAS101 Korean Language I


Aims/Description: This introduction to the Korean language

does not presuppose prior knowledge. Focus is on the Korean alphabet, grammar, conversation and reading. You will be


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introduced to written and spoken Korean, although the study of

Chinese characters is not included at this level.

Staff Contact: Dr Judith Cherry, East Asian Studies

Teaching Methods: Language Classes

Assessments: Mid-semester Tests, Formal Examination, Oral Examination

EAS102 Korean Language II


Pre-Requisites: EAS101.

Aims/Description: Those taking this module should have previously taken Korean Language I or have acquired an

equivalent knowledge. This is basically a continuation at a

higher level of the background provided in Korean Language I.

Staff Contact: Dr Judith Cherry, East Asian Studies

Teaching Methods: Language Classes

Assessments: Mid-semester Tests, Formal Examination, Oral Examination

EAS103 History of Korea


Aims/Description:. The module provides an overall view of

Korean history from pre-historic times to the present. Emphasis will be placed on social and political developments, but

consideration will also be given to cultural and artistic features.

Although all periods of history will be considered, greatest

attention will be paid to the last century and a half. The student

will become acquainted with major political issues, social

movements and key historic figures.

Staff Contact: Dr Judith Cherry


Assessments: Essay, examination.

EAS107 Japanese for Non-Specialists I


Cannot be taken with: EAS105, EAS106.

Aims/Description: This course is intended for students taking

degrees other than Japanese Single or Dual Honours, who wish

to acquire practical skills in the Japanese language or the

foundations for further study. Japanese script will be used

throughout and focus placed on elementary structures and core phrases for basic communication.

Staff Contact: Ms Yuki Kittaka, East Asian Studies

Teaching Methods: Language Classes, Tutorials

Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework, Weekly Test,

Listening Test

Notes Students who cannot achieve 80% of Kana tests by the end of week 2 may be advised to change modules

EAS108 Japanese for Non-Specialists II


Cannot be taken with: EAS105, EAS106.

Pre-Requisites: EAS107 or equivalent.

Aims/Description: Emphasis is on learning basic structures and

using them for communication. More kanji will be introduced as

reading and writing tasks become more complex.

Staff Contact: Ms Yuki Kittaka, East Asian Studies

Teaching Methods: Language Classes, Tutorials

Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework, Weekly Test,

Listening Test

EAS126 Chinese for Non-Specialists 1


Cannot be taken with: EAS117.

Aims/Description: This module introduces students to the

spoken and written forms of language used in Mandarin

Chinese. It aims to equip students with a good foundation of essential Chinese characters, pronunciations, vocabulary and

grammar, and enable them to communicate with basic written

and spoken skills likely to be useful for them to work in this area, or pursue further study in the future.

Staff Contact: Dr Lucy Zhao, East Asian Studies

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Language Classes

Assessments: Formal Examination, Continuous Assessment,

Mid-Semester Test

EAS127 Chinese for Non-Specialists II


Cannot be taken with: EAS120.

Pre-Requisites: EAS126 or Equivalent Chinese Language

Experience.

Aims/Description: This module follows on from Chinese for Non-Specialists I and continues to introduce students to the

spoken and written forms of language used in Chinese. It aims

to equip students with a good foundation of essential Chinese characters, pronunciations, vocabulary and grammar, and enable

them to communicate with basic written and spoken skills likely

to be useful for them to work in this area, or pursue further study in the future.

Staff Contact: Dr Lucy Zhao, East Asian Studies

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Language Classes

Assessments: Formal Examination, Continuous Assessment,

Mid-Semester Test

EAS129 Gender in East Asia


Aims/Description: Gender relationships in East Asian countries are rapidly changing, reflecting the transition in the social,

economic and political worlds of those countries. Employing the

concept of gender as an analytical lens, this module aims to provide students with an introductory understanding of East

Asian societies. Throughout the course, students are encouraged

to critically analyze commonly-held notions of gender and other social relations in East Asia. The module begins by discussing

why considering gender is important to the study of

contemporary East Asia. Then, gender relationships in different regions will be examined with particular focus on political

economy, and on the family and reproductive issues, two major

areas that show significant transitions. Finally, the module will analyze recent transnational interactions relating to gender by

discussing the `comfort women' issue.

Staff Contact: Dr Hiroko Takeda, East Asian Studies


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Assessments: Formal Exam, Course work

EAS132 East Asian Economic Development


Aims/Description:. The subject of the module is the economic

development of Asia between the mid-1940s and the present

day. Asia here refers primarily to China, India and the newly-industrializing countries (eg Taiwan, South Korea, etc) but other

Asian countries will be discussed where their experience is of

relevance. The module addresses the meaning of development (by looking at happiness and inequality meaasures of

development as well as GDP per head); the record of the Asian

countries; and the key causal factors which have driven development. Subjects covered therefore include democracy,

culture, international trade, industrial policy and population

growth.

Staff Contact: Professor Chris Bramall


Assessments: Examination

EAS133 Chinese Economic Development


Aims/Description:. This module looks at the economic

development of China between 1949 and the present day. Topics

to be covered include economic performance during the 1950s; the Great Famine of the early 1960s (which killed 30 million);

the economic policies of the Maoist era and the Cultural

Revolution; the transition strategy adopted in the 1980s; China's opening up to foreign trade; the abandonment of socialism and

the transition to capitalism; current economic problems. A wide

range of development indicators such as GDP per head, inequality and human development are consdiered so the

approach adopted in the course is not narrowly economic. Some

prior knoweldge of basic economics is useful but is certainly not required to do well on this module.

Staff Contact: Professor Chris Bramall


Assessments: Examination

EAS134 Japanese Literature


Aims/Description: The world's first novel was written by a

Japanese woman, Murasaki Shikibu, in the 11th Century. The Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to two Japanese

authors: Kawabata Yasunari in 1968 and Oe Kenzaburo in 1994.

Today, Murakami Haruki (The Wind-up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood) is a significant force in contemporary

literature and is widely read throughout the world. This module

offers an introduction to Japanese literature from its beginnings to the present day. Lectures introduce key works within their

social and historical contexts. Seminars are student-led and

offer opportunites to explore individual authors and their works in more depth. By the end of the course you will have read a

selection of Japanese literature in English-language translation

and gained a broad understanding of the range and diversity of fiction produced across several centuries.

Staff Contact: Dr Angela Coutts



EAS135 Contemporary Chinese Politics


Aims/Description: This unit discusses the major changes in the

country's governance since the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Major topics discussed in this unit

include the ideology of Chinese communism, the rise and

decline of Chinese communism, how the Chinese Communist Party governs China, how the central government and local

governments work together, how Chinese leaders are selected,

how the emergence of the middle class affects the relationship between the state and society, etc.

Staff Contact: Professor Xiaowei Zang

Restrictions: None


Assessments: Formal Exam, Course work, Presentation

EAS137 Japanese Politics


Aims/Description: This module will explore some of the main issues in contemporary Japanese politics. It begins by providing

the background of Japan's own political traditions. It will then

introduce and examine a range of issues that the Japanese state and its people have been grappling with since 2000, including

the role of the prime minister, civil society, constitutional

reform and Japan's remilitarisation.

Staff Contact: Professor Hugo Dobson



EAS138 Japanese History


Aims/Description: This module explores some of the main

issues in Japanese history since around 1800. It adopts an

essentially chronological approach, charting the evolution of Japan from the Tokugawa era to the present day. Issues

addressed include: nineteenth century social and eccnomic

change; the Meiji restoration; Japanese imperialism; interwar social and political problems; militarism and the road to war; the

postwar settlement; and the problems and pitfalls of modernity.

Staff Contact: Dr Hiro Watanabe



EAS139 The Languages and Writing Systems

of East Asia


Aims/Description:. The module surveys various cultural and

social aspects of the major languages of modern East Asia

(Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese) from a regional perspective, their writing systems, and the historical

development and relationship of languages. The module aims to

equip students with a broad understanding of the cultural, social, historical, political and contact issues of language in East Asia,

and to encourage students to take a critical regional perspective

rather than a single-country view.

Staff Contact: Dr Nicolas Tranter


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Assessments: Essay, examination

EAS142 Environment and Society in East Asia


Aims/Description:. This unit will examine the interdependent

relationship between East Asian society and the natural environment. The course will be in three broad sections. The

first will provide an overview of economic and social

development in East Asia and its globalisation. The second and third sections will look at the impact of that development on

bio-diversity and the Earth's climate. The unit will approach

these topics through the development of key concepts in social

and environmental studies and the employment of a series of

case studies.

Staff Contact: Dr Peter Matanle



EAS143 East Asian History


Aims/Description:. This module analyzes the history of the East Asian region during the critical period 1840 to 1950 when

the nations of eastern Asia were adjusting to the advent of

Western imperial and commerical expansion. 'East Asia' is defined as China, Korea and Japan, although there will also be

some reference to events and movements in Vietnam, Mongolia

and Tibet. The module begins with a brief introduction to the pre-modern period (ie pre-1840) but its focus is on the impact of

Western imperialism (1850 to 1900), and the spread of early

twentieth century nationalism (1900-1950).

Staff Contact: Dr Jeremy Taylor



EAS144 Japan's Economy and Management


Aims/Description: Japan's rise to a global economic power is

one of the most fascinating stories in modern economic history.

In roughly 100 years the country turned itself from a largely agricultural society into an industrialized and technologically

highly advanced nation. This module focuses on the economic

structures and management practices underlying this development. The course will first give a historical overview of

Japan's economic development from the mid-19th century to the

late 2000s and discuss then in detail major characteristics of industrial structure and management practices such as human

resource management and corporate governance.

Staff Contact: Dr Harald Conrad

Restrictions: None



EAS160 Modern Chinese History


Aims/Description: This module aims to provide students with a

good understanding of China's modern history. It does this by

examining the major developments that marked China's twentieth century, from the fall of the last emperor, through

intellectual ferment of the 1920s, war with Japan, and the coming to power of the Communist Party, to the Cultural

Revolution in the 1960s. Through a combination of lectures,

seminars and film classes, students will be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of these events and their

influence; they will also be asked to consider the relative

significance of other changes that can not be linked to major events, in urban culture, in the status of women, or in mass

communication, from newspapers to propaganda posters.

Staff Contact: Marjorie Dryburgh

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study,

Film classes, related to weekly topic.

Assessments: Course work

EAS168 Chinese Culture and Society


Aims/Description: This module aims to provide students with a

basic introduction to contemporary Chinese culture and society.

It does this by exploring some of the key areas and themes which define culture and society in China today. These include

national identity, values and beliefs, religious traditions, the

family, education and the Chinese Diaspora. Students shall also be introduced to some of the basic academic debates on Chinese

culture and society (ranging from what it means to 'be Chinese'

today, to the rise of consumerism in China over recent years), and shall discuss these during seminars.

Staff Contact: Dr Sarah Dauncey



ECN102 Economic History of Modern Britain


Aims/Description: The course provides an introduction to UK

economic history from 1750 to the present. The course uses British historical experience to shed light on debates concerning

the causes of growth and development, the preconditions for

technical dynamism and appropriate policies for growth and poverty reduction. There is a special focus on the history of the

local (Sheffield) economy. The course paves the way for a

second semester unit which applies the same approach to the

global economy.

Staff Contact: Professor Paul Mosley



ECN103 Evolution of the Global Economy,

1800 to the 21st century


Aims/Description: The unit provides a short historical outline of the emergence and development of the present-day global

economy. The evolution of present-day trade flows, financial

flows and international finance institutions is illustrated and related to trends in global politics and international relations.

The unit will illuminate present-day debates in the economics of development, including appropriate policies for growth and

poverty reduction.


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Staff Contact: Professor Paul Mosley



EEE101 Circuits and Signals


Cannot be taken with: EEE140.

Pre-Requisites: 'A' or 'AS' Level Maths or equivalent. 'A' or

'AS' Level Physics or equivalent.

Aims/Description: After taking this module, students should understand the modelling of circuit elements; be able to deduce

the response of circuit elements, singly and in combination, to

AC, DC, transient and more complex signals; and understand the representation of periodic signals in both the time and

frequency domains.

Staff Contact: Professor Peter Houston, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Problem Solving, Tutorials



the Institution of Electrical Engineers for the Engineering

Council.

EEE102 Power Networks



'AS' Level Physics or equivalent..

Aims/Description: The aims are as follows: to develop an understanding of the concept of a magnetic circuit and the

mutual interaction between electric and magnetic circuits; from

the basic relationships of energy and power to develop the general principles for calculating these qualities in electrical

networks; to develop the concept of a transformer as two close

magnetically coupled electric circuits and an appreciation of the advantage and use of an equivalent circuit model; to

demonstrate the main features and operation of a power supply

network.

Staff Contact: Dr Geraint Jewell, Electronic and Electrical

Engineering




the Institution of Electrical Engineers for the Engineering Council.

EEE103 Analogue Circuits



'AS' Level Physics or equivalent..

Aims/Description: The aim of this course is to put students in a

position where they can begin to read a circuit diagram. Reading

a circuit diagram involves far more than a mere familiarity with

component symbols. A competent circuit reader can use their

detailed knowledge of the way components behave in particular

circuit environments to interpret the function of a circuit. By the end of the course, students should be able to confidently look at

simple circuits and begin to understand how voltages will

develop and currents flow as a consequence of power supply

and signal inputs.

Staff Contact: Dr Richard Tozer, Electronic & Electrical

Engineering



Notes This module forms part of a degree course accredited by the Institution of Electrical Engineers for the Engineering

Council.

EEE104 Digital Systems


Pre-Requisites: 'A' or 'AS' Level Maths or equivalent. 'A' or 'AS' Level Physics or equivalent..

Aims/Description: To understand the basis of digital circuits

and systems; to be able to analyse existing digital circuits and be aware of the techniques necessary to design digital circuits; to

understand the relationship between numbering systems and

digital circuits and how arithmetic functions may be implemented; to be familiar with basic, practical digital

elements; their characteristics, and use; and to appreciate how

their limitations impinge upon design.

Staff Contact: Mr Neil Powell, Electronic and Electrical

Engineering




the Institution of Electrical Engineers for the Engineering Council.

EEE105 Electronic Devices


Pre-Requisites: A or AS Level Mathematics or equivalent. A

or AS Level Physics or equivalent.

Aims/Description: To understand the details of conduction

mechanisms in a vacuum and solids; to appreciate the

differences between conductors, semiconductors and insulators and the use of the latter in capacitors; to understand conduction

and diffusion and the fundamental origin of Ohm's law; to be

able to distinguish between mobile charge and space charge in semiconductors and their respective roles in electronic devices;

to develop a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of the

p-n junction; to be able to apply the knowledge listed above to relate physical mechanisms in semiconductors to the terminal

characteristics of electronic devices.

Staff Contact: Dr Peter Parbrook, Electronic and Electrical Engineering





Council

EEE112 Engineering Applications of

Mathematics


Cannot be taken with: AMA148.


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Pre-Requisites: BTEC Mathematics or equivalent..

Aims/Description: To review the mathematics needed for level

1 mainstream courses in Electronic and Electrical Engineering and to reinforce understanding. To relate and apply this

mathematics to engineering problems and strengthen skills in manipulation and application.

Staff Contact: Dr Richard Clark, Electronic & Electrical

Engineering

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Problem Solving, Example

Classes, Tutorials



the Insitution of Electrical Engineers for the Engineering

Council.

EEE115 Systems Engineering


Aims/Description: As systems become larger and more

complex the need for a structured and well thought out approach

to their design becomes ever more important. As a consequence Systems Engineering has become an increasingly important

discipline. This course will examine approaches and design

processes that allow complex systems consisting of both hardware and software to be designed effectively, efficiently

and, wherever possible, right first time. The course will

introduce the means by which requirements are captured and turned into the specification of a product. This specification

will be used as a backbone to systems modelling and

implementation in hardware and software. Verification, validation and test confirms that the final implementation

conforms to the specification.

Staff Contact: Dr Martin Foster, Electronic and Electrical Engineering


Classes


Notes Forms part of a degree course accredited by the

Institution of Electrical Engineers for the Engineering Council

EEE160 Coursework Year 1


Pre-Requisites: 'A' or 'AS' Maths or equivalent. 'AS' Level

Physics or equivalent..

Aims/Description: To develop skills in the use of instruments, the carrying out of experimental work, and the reporting and

presentation of technical information and results; to develop

programming skills and to learn the C programming language; to develop project organisational and management skills.

Staff Contact: Professor John David, Electronic and Electrical

Engineering

Teaching Methods: Laboratory Work, Lectures, Tutorials

Assessments: Coursework, Laboratory Work,

Project/Dissertation



Council.

EEE161 Laboratory, Programming and

Internet Skills


Pre-Requisites: A level Mathematics or equivalent, A level

Physics or equivalent.

Aims/Description: This module will develop skills in

experimental work, the intelligent choice of measurements and

an ability to critically evaluate the data. It will provide experience of instrumentation and an appreciation of their

accuracy and application. It will also provide an opportunity to

apply basic concepts to the design of circuits and other systems. The module will also provide an opportunity to develop skills in

the design and implementation of Java programmes.

Staff Contact: Professor John David, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Restrictions: Only available to students on BEng/MEng Mobile

Communications

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Laboratory Sessions, Computer

Classes

Assessments: Laboratory Work, Coursework

Notes This module will form part of a degree course accredited

by the Institution of Electrical Engineers for the Engineering

Council

ELL110 Varieties of English


Aims/Description: This course explores the extraordinary

diversity of the English language today, and is concerned with

describing the features, use and status of contemporary varieties of English in Britain and around the world. Extraterritorial

varieties are located within histories of expansion, colonialism,

and globalisation, and considered in relation to the role of English as an international language. We investigate

developments which led to the social and geographic

distribution of certain present day varieties in Britain. Students will apply tools of description for all linguistic levels, and

develop awareness of sociolinguistic aspects of language such as

social indexing, attitudes and standardisation, as well as the relationship between variation and change.

Staff Contact: To be confirmed, English Language and

Linguistics


Assessments: Formal Examination, Essay

ELL112 The Sounds of English


Aims/Description: This module is an introduction to the subdisciplines of Linguistics known as Phonetics and

Phonology, focusing specifically on the sounds of the English

language. It is designed to provide a solid understanding of how speech sounds are made and how they function in use. The

lectures will present descriptions of English speech sounsd and

theories to explain their behaviour in a range of different accents and contexts, and the workshop classes will provide hands-on

experience in using and thinking about the sounds of English.

The module serves as an essential basis for more advanced linguistic study.

Staff Contact: Professor Andrew Linn, English Language and Linguistics


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Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Problem

Solving/Example Classes

Assessments: Formal Examination, Practical Test

ELL113 The Structure of English


Aims/Description: This module is an introduction to the syntax

of natural languages, focussing on the syntactic structure of contemporary English. This module is intended as a sister

module to the 10-credit 'Sounds of English' module, which runs

in parallel. It is designed to provide a firm grounding in the descriptions of English sentence structure(s), and to introduce

students to the main theories and methods of syntactic

argumentation. The lectures will cover major topics in the formal description of English sentences, while the workshop

classes will provide hands-on experience in analysing and

thinking about sentence structure. The module serves as an essential basis for more advanced linguistic study.

Staff Contact: Professor Nigel Duffield, English Language and

Linguistics

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Problem


Assessments: Formal Examination, Inclass Midterm

ELL114 History of English


Aims/Description: This module traces the hisotry of the

English language of the Fifth century AD through to hte present

day. Students will learn about the development of English over htis period, looking at the factors which have shaped the

language, and learning a variety of techniques for studying the

language. The module will also introduce students to the range and variety of the English language at all periods, and to the

ways in which English influences, and is influenced by, other

languages.

Staff Contact: Philip shaw, English Language and Linguistics

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars

Assessments: Formal Examination, Essays/Coursework

GEO101 Physical Systems At The Global Scale


Aims/Description: This course is intended to provide an

introduction to the general principles of physical geography for

students with diverse backgrounds. Using a systems-based approach to physical geography, four environmental systems

will be examined: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the

geosphere and the cryosphere. The final part of the course will consider the interactions between physical systems and also the

changes and consequences of systems change, such as climatic

change, over time and space.

Staff Contact: Dr Edward Hanna



GEO103 Region, Nation and World


Pre-Requisites: A-level or equivalent Human Geography.

Aims/Description: The first part of this module describes the

main elements and key issues involved in the global economic

system. In the second part the uneven development process within the global economy is examined. In the third part it is

shown how economic activities at the local level are similarly moulded by global influences.

Staff Contact: Professor Charles Pattie



GEO108 Earth's Changing Surface


Aims/Description: Geomorphology is the science that

investigates the landforms of the earth; mountains, valleys, slopes, river beds and dunes. All landforms have a beginning, a

period of development and an end. When viewed in the

framework of earth history they are essentially events in space and time which change during the course of their existence. This

module introduces the fundamental principles of such landscape

development considering issues such as temporal and spatial scale, equilibrium and interaction between different landscape

processes and components.

Staff Contact: Dr Rob Bryant



GEO112 Introducing Social and Cultural

Geographies


Aims/Description: This module provides an introduction to

social and cultural geography focusing on a range of key

concepts, current debates and contemporary issues. The module outlines current geographical thinking about space and place;

culture and nature; and social exclusion. Drawing examples

from around the world and at a variety of geographical scales, the module explores the contested nature of our social world and

conflicting conceptions of our place in nature/culture.

Staff Contact: Dr Pat Noxolo

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Independent Study


GER103 Grundsprachkurs


Pre-Requisites: A-Level German (Grade B) or equivalent.

Co-requisites: GER104.

Aims/Description: This half-module will extend and deepen the

various language-skills of students with 'A' level or equivalent German.

Staff Contact: Dr C Bland, Germanic Studies

Teaching Methods: Tutorials, Problem Solving

Assessments: Essay, Coursework, Grammar Tests, Oral

Examination

GER104 Aufbausprachkurs



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Pre-Requisites: A level German (Grade B).


Aims/Description: This will build upon the various language-skills taught in the 'Grundsprachkurs' module (GER103),

preparing students for the more advanced language work at levels 2 and 3.


Teaching Methods: Tutorials, Problem Solving

Assessments: Formal Examination, Essay, Coursework,

Grammar Test, Aural Examination

GER105 German Studies - Basiskurs


Pre-Requisites: A level German or equivalent.


Aims/Description: This half-module introduces students to the

study of German history and culture from 1789 to the present by means of lectures and tutorials on periods, thinkers and literary

texts.




GER106 German Studies - Aufbaukurs


Pre-Requisites: A level German.


Aims/Description: This half-module completes the introductory

survey of modern German history and culture from 1789 to the present. Students will, upon completion, be equipped to make an

informed choice from the modules offered at levels 2 and 3.




GER107C Dutch Beginners 1


Cannot be taken with: GER110.

Aims/Description: The course aims at developing the four

skills of speaking, reading, writing, and understanding everyday

Dutch. The emphasis is on acquiring language patterns and vocabulary. From an early stage in the course, students are

encouraged to use these patterns actively. A weekly session is

reserved for a concise introduction to the history, culture and structure of Dutch society.

Staff Contact: Ms H Louwerse, Germanic Studies

Teaching Methods: Tutorials


GER108C Dutch Beginners 2


Cannot be taken with: GER110.

Pre-Requisites: GER107C.

Aims/Description: The bulk of Dutch Beginners 2 consists of

building on the language skills already acquired during Dutch Beginners 1. The emphasis on the communicative aspect is

maintained, but grammatical patterns become more extensive and increasingly complicated. A weekly session is reserved for a

concise introduction to the history, culture and structure of

Dutch Society. At the end of Dutch Beginners 2, students are expected to speak and understand Dutch in the most common

social circumstances. Their use of the language is expected to

be elementary and free from fundamental errors. They can write uncomplicated letters and essays and read straightforward pieces

of written Dutch without difficulty.

Staff Contact: Henriette Louwerse, Germanic Studies


Assessments: Formal Examination, Oral Examination

GER110 Dutch Intermediate


Cannot be taken with: GER107C, GER107H, GER107I, GER108C, GER108H, GER108I.

Pre-Requisites: GCSE Level Dutch or equivalent proficiency.

Aims/Description: The module is designed for those students who choose to study Dutch at Level One and already have

acquired a basic knowledge of the language before coming to

the University (GCSE level). The module will consist of two parts: General Language and Society. The General Language

sessions specifically concentrate on extending students'

vocabulary, increasing their insight into the more complicated

grammatical patterns, and improving their oral skills and both

their written and spoken comprehension. The Society hour

offers an introduction to the history, culture and structure of Dutch Society. The approach is thematic and aims to provide a

deeper insight into the history and society of the Dutch speaking

areas.

Staff Contact: Roel Vismans, Germanic Studies


Assessments: Formal Examination, Oral Examination, Coursework

HCS108 Research Methods 1


Pre-Requisites: Entry level qualifications.

Aims/Description: What is science? This unit is designed to give level one students background and preparation for more

advanced research methods modules taught in levels 2 through

4. A series of introductory lectures will provide information and views on the key aims and objectives of biomedical and social

sciences research. Students will learn how, in general, research

impacts society, and how it impacts clinical practice. The specific aim of this lecture series is to build awareness of the

participants, tools, approaches and outcomes of science. Topics

will include clinical research, single case studies, group designs, behaviour classification, prediction and modification. The

notion of evidence-based practice wil be introduced. These

sessions will be integrally linked with the Communications and Clinical Skills curriculum tracks so that students develop an

appreciation of the transferable skills between behavioural and cognitive assessment in research and professional practice.

Staff Contact: Dr Stuart Cunningham

Restrictions: BMed Level 1, BSc Level 1


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Classes


HCS109 Research Methods 2


Pre-Requisites: HCS108.

Aims/Description: This unit is designed to give level one students a more detailed appreciation for topics introduced in

Research Methods 1, and to customise topics particularly

relevent for students as consumers of and participants in human communications research. A series of introductory lectures will

provide information and views on the key aims and objectives of

biomedical and social sciences research in Speech and Language

Therapy , Psychology, Education & Cognitive Neuroscience.

Topics will include: (1) research questions and hypotheses; (2)

the role of the primary literature in communicating scientific theory and practice; (3) human subjects in research and research

ethics; (4) the basis of research design and prevention of

confounds; and (5) deriving meaning from data analysis. The specific aim of this module is to enable students to develop and

practice basic research skills such as computerised and internet-

based literature review, formulating hypotheses, simple study design, behavioural observation, basic data analysis

(introduction to qualitative and quantitative statistics) and

reporting.

Restrictions: SPEU20


Assessments: Child Study, Quantitative Methods.

Notes BSc

HCS111 Professional Interpersonal and

Communication Skills


Pre-Requisites: Clinical Placements for the BMedSci - not for BSc.

Aims/Description: This module aims to introduce students to

the core interpersonal and communication skills required for professional practice in speech and language therapy. It includes

experiential and theoretical learning about interviewing,

assessment, interaction and intervention as well as study skills for professional learning.

Staff Contact: Ms Margaret Freeman

Restrictions: Restricted to BMedSci (Speech) SPEU01

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Workshop

Assessments: Presentation, Written Report

HCS112 Participation and Society


Aims/Description: This Unit focuses on the person in society; including education, health and multicultural society. The social

model of disability is used as a framework for understanding

communication impairment and this is linked to specific conditions across the lifespan. Social and cultural change at

different time points in the life span are considered in depth;

such as ageing and adolescence. The role of attitude and

perception of self in relation to the individual in the social

context will be introduced and applied to the healthcare environment and the communicatively impaired speaker.

Attitude measurement and the application of this to the

communicatively impaired context will be explored.

Compliance and health behaviour will be considered with

reference to implications for practice. The role of gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors will be considered within

health and education.

Staff Contact: Professor Shelagh Brumfitt

Restrictions: SPEU01, SPEU20



HCS113 Lifespan Communicative and

Cognitive Development


Aims/Description: This module aims to develop understanding of communicative development and change throughout the

lifespan. This includes exploration of the relationships between

different levels of communicative competence and cognitive, social and emotional issues. Students follow the developmental

progression of communicative changes from infants to the

elderly, including theories of the language acquisition; grammar; phonology; and vocabulary and meaning.

Staff Contact: Dilys Treharne, Human Communication

Sciences



HCS114 Introduction to Communication


Aims/Description: This module aims to introduce students to the nature and scope of human communication, language and

their impairments. It provides conceptual frameworks and a

detailed elementary coverage of the following areas: the communication chain, verbal and non-verbal communication,

human and animal communication, speech, grammar,

vocabulary, language use, multilingualism, language variation, language in society, and speech and language impairments.

Staff Contact: Dr Sandra Whiteside


Assessments: Formal Examination, Formative Assignments

HSS130 Spanish Advanced: Language and

Culture I


Cannot be taken with: HSS140C, HSS140H, HSS140M.

Pre-Requisites: 'A'-Level Spanish Grade B or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The course has three aims: to consolidate

previous knowledge of modern Spanish; to provide an introduction to contemporary Spain; to attain competence in

analysis of different forms of cultural output . Language classes

focus on the development of written skills practised via a variety of thematically-ordered exercises and on spoken language skills.

Classes on contemporary Spain provide an introduction to the

principal features of politics, society, the economy and the media in 20th-century Spain, emphasising the present-day.

Reading skills are enhanced by study of a dossier of modern

texts from Spain and Latin America.

Staff Contact: Dr Hayley Rabanal


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Teaching Methods: Seminars, Problem Solving, Oral Classes,

Lectures


HSS131 Spanish Advanced: Language and

Culture II


Cannot be taken with: HSS141C, HSS141H, HSS141M.

Pre-Requisites: HSS130.

Aims/Description: The course has three aims: to continue to

consolidate previous knowledge of modern Spanish; to provide an introduction to contemporary Latin America; to continue the

survey of cultural production in the Hispanic world. Language

Classes will be a continuation of HSS130. Classes on contemporary Latin America provide an overview of Latin

American society from pre-Colombian times to the present,

including contemporary political, economic and social aspects of selected countries of the region. Study will be complemented

by analysis of two literary texts.

Staff Contact: Dr Hayley Rabanal

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Problem Solving, Oral Classes,

Lectures


HSS140C Spanish Beginners: Language and

Culture I


Cannot be taken with: HSS130.

Pre-Requisites: A Level in a Modern Language, normally grade B.

Aims/Description: The course aims to equip students with a

basic command of everyday Spanish and to lay the foundation of a knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. The four skills

of reading, writing, speaking and aural comprehension will all

receive attention. Language laboratory and class work will allow students to begin to acquire an ability to comprehend and speak

current Spanish, but the main emphasis is upon the written

language with weekly exercises throughout the course.

Staff Contact: Dr Pete Watt

Teaching Methods: Problem Solving

Assessments: Formal Examination, Oral Examination

HSS141C Spanish Beginners: Language and

Culture II


Cannot be taken with: HSS191C, HSS131.

Pre-Requisites: HSS140C.

Aims/Description: This course aims to develop further the

skills and abilities described in HSS140. Students will read and

discuss a modern Spanish play.

Staff Contact: Dr Pete Watt

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Problem Solving

Assessments: Oral Examination, Formal Examination

HSS180C Portuguese Beginners: Language and

Culture I


Cannot be taken with: HSS190.

Pre-Requisites: A good grade in a Modern Language.

Aims/Description: The course will focus on the acquisition of

basic competences and grammatical principles of spoken and

written Portuguese. Attention will be given to aural/oral skills through interactive teaching and weekly Language Laboratory

classes. Study materials will be introduced relevant to the

diverse dimensions of the Lusophone world (Portuguese, Brazil, Africa, Asia).

Staff Contact: Carmen Ramos Villar, Hispanic Studies

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tutorials, Laboratory Work

Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework, Oral

Examination

HSS181C Portuguese Beginners: Language and

Culture II


Pre-Requisites: HSS180C.

Aims/Description: The course will focus on the acquisition of

basic competences and grammatical principles of spoken and written Portuguese. Attention will be given to aural/oral skills

through interactive teaching. Materials relevant to contemporary

Lusophone culture and society will also be studied.

Staff Contact: Carmen Ramos Villar, Hispanic Studies

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Problem Solving

Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework, Oral Examination

HST112 Paths from Antiquity to Modernity


Pre-Requisites: Normally a grade B in A level History or an

equivalent qualification in History.

Aims/Description: The course provides a thematic outline

history of Europe and the west from the fall of Rome to modern

times, offering students insights into the fundamental characteristics of the middle ages, the early modern, and the

modern period of history. Additionally, the course offers

training in the historical skills and methods needed for University level historical study.

Staff Contact: Dr Julie Gottlieb, History



Performance

HST114 Pagans, Christians and Heretics in

Medieval Europe




Aims/Description: One of the recurring themes of European history in the period 300-1000 is the conversion of societies

from paganism, a term which covers a whole range of beliefs

from the elaborate cults of the Roman Empire to the sacred trees


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of the German forests, to Christianity, with its exclusive belief

in one God and no other. The aim of this course is to examine

comparatively how and why this fundamental transformation came about, looking at the men (and women) whose missionary

activity brought conversion and at their various approaches, from persuasion to direct action. We will also explore the

impact which conversion to Christianity had upon societies, and

at those who stubbornly persisted in paganism or heresy.

Staff Contact: Dr Charles West, History


Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework, Oral Performance

HST115 The Disenchantment of the European

World


Pre-Requisites: Normally a grade B in A level History or an equivalent qualification in History.

Aims/Description: The decline of magic, and some sorts of

religion, lies at the heart of this course which traces the emergence of human societies that sought to operate according

to rules supposed to be scientific. European cultural experience

in the critical juncture between the Reformation and the Enlightenment was by no means the simple rejection of one

world-view and its replacement with another. Through the rich,

surviving evidence of court records and printing-presses we examine people's changing assumptions about how they should

be governed and how they fitted into the world around them.

Staff Contact: Dr Tom Leng, History



Performance

HST117 The Making of the Twentieth Century




Aims/Description: This module addresses important processes of change in the twentieth century through a series of selected

case-studies, each introduced by a subject specialist. Each case-

study will be thematically based and will allow for examples to be drawn from both Europe and the wider world. The subjects

included will draw from a range of methodologies within the

History subject area and may encompass themes such as national identity, population movement, revolutions and

decolonisation. These will provide a grounding for further study

of both European and extra-European subjects at levels 2 and 3.

Staff Contact: Dr Julie Gottlieb, History


Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework, Oral Performance

HST118 History of the United States of

America 1776-2004




Aims/Description: This module probes the formation, development and influence of the United States from the

Revolution to the present day. Organised into four main blocks

- Making a Nation, An Equal Nation?, The Industrial Nation and

A Divided Nation - it blends chronological and thematic approaches in order to give first-year students a solid grounding

in key problems in American history. Topics included draw from a range of methodologies in the discipline and will include

state formation, national identity, race, class and gender

conflicts, and the global reach of American military power and culture

Staff Contact: Dr Dan Scroop, History


Assessments: Formal Examination, Assessed Work, Oral

Performance

HST119 The Transformation of Britain, 1800

to the present




Aims/Description: This module explores the central political, social, economic, cultural and diplomatic developments that

have transformed Britain since 1800. Unlike most of its

European neighbours, Britain did not experience dramatic moments of revolution, constitution-building, invasion or

military defeat; indeed the idea of the nation‘s progress through

gradual evolution was central to many versions of British identity. This course examines how, when and why change

occurred in Britain. Key themes include the transition to mass

democracy; the impact of industrialisation; shifts in social relationships based on class, gender and ethnicity; and the rise

and fall of Britain as an imperial power.

Staff Contact: Dr Clare Griffiths, History


Assessments: Formal Examination, Assessed Work, Oral

Performance

INF102 Introduction to Information

Management



fundamental principles, concepts and techniques within the discipline of information management. Concepts of information,

information management, information systems and 'information

society' are explored from a range of perspectives and students identify key dimensions of, and issues in, the effective

individual, organisational and societal exploitation of

information systems, networks and resources. Laboratory sessions provide an introduction to the use of a range of

information and communications technologies and resources.

Staff Contact: Mr Peter Stordy



INF103 Information and Communication

Networks in Organisations


Pre-Requisites: INF102.

Aims/Description: The module also aims to support the development of personal skills in learning,


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group-work and computer-mediated communication.There is a

strong emphasis on

group tasks and project work, and on tasks which encourage critical reflection

on learning."

Staff Contact: Dr Andrew Cox

Teaching Methods: Face-to-face/Electronically-mediated

Small Groupwork, Lectures, Practicals

Assessments: Coursework, Formal Examination

INF104 Information Literacy


Aims/Description: This module aims to progress students'

information literacy in key areas and develop their understanding of information literacy theories and practice. By

the end of the module students will have learnt to analyse their

own information behaviour and to understand some key information literacy models and theories. Students will have

learnt to plan strategies for seeking information, to search for

information in specific information sources, to apply an evaluation framework to information resources and to

communicate more effectively orally and in writing.

Staff Contact: Ms Sheila Webber, Information Studies



INF105 Introduction to Chemoinformatics


Aims/Description: This unit introduces students to the subject of chemoinformatics and provides the foundation upon which

subsequent informatics and chemoinformatics units build. Thus

the unit introduces the basic principles of chemoinformatics techniques and the computer handling of chemical information

and the role of those techniques in the drug discovery process.

Computer laboratory practical classes are used to demonstrate these principles.

Staff Contact: Dr Val Gillet, Information Studies


Assessments: Essay/Coursework

INF106 Inquiry in Information Management


Pre-Requisites: INF102.

Aims/Description: This unit explores the rich character of information management as a discipline and practice, and

through an inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach, introduces

students to some of the basic techniques of inquiry and modes of scholarly communication in the discipline. Students will

conduct a real, small-scale research exercise to investigate the

origins and conceptions of the discipline, and some of its key problems and issues. Using the latest technologies for creating

and sharing knowledge - such as blogs and mindmapping tools -

and the flexible, technology-rich learning facilities of CILASS, they will interact with postgraduate students, researchers,

consultants and practitioners to explore their views and will

present the results of their inquiry at a 'research conference' at the close of the module.

Staff Contact: Mr Peter Stordy

Teaching Methods: Tutorials, Laboratory Sessions, Field Work

Assessments: Portfolio, Poster and Supporting Documentation

JNL107 Tabloid Journalism


Aims/Description: Tabloid Journalism introduces students to

the lively and contentious debates concerning the development,

character, social and cultural implications and political economy of the various forms of tabloid journalism in the UK. More

specifically the module examines: (1) the historical emergence

of this form of journalism; (2) the implications of tabloid journalism for news in general; (3) the news values of tabloid

journalism; (4) tabloid genres; (5) the market and the media; (6)

case studies including the representation of nation, history, outsiders and gender.

Staff Contact: Dr Martin Conboy, Journalism Studies

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Workshop/Clinic


JNL108 Understanding the Media


Aims/Description: To enable students to study the diversity of

journalism in the British media, including examples from print and broadcast journalism. The module focuses on the role of

journalism and places it in a historical, social and political

context.

Staff Contact: Professor Peter Cole, Journalism Studies



Notes The course is academic not practical.

JNL109 Ethics and Journalism


Aims/Description: The lectures trace traditions of ethical

thought and the development of professional standards and codes of conduct in response to the demands of government, the

law and public opinion. The module highlights specific

dilemmas over freedom of expression, intrusion into privacy, the reporting of death, disease and destruction, and censorship,

official secrets and problems posed by modern technology.

Staff Contact: Mr Tony Harcup



JNL110 Current Debates in Broadcasting


Aims/Description: This module explores the role and responsibility of broadcast journalists in the twenty-first century.

It introduces some of the key political, cultural and social

themes relating to the contemporary broadcast media and considers the implications of the process of digitalisation and its

impact on the future of broadcasting. The module considers

current broadcasting policy and addresses some of the debates

relating to particular types of broadcast output and their

regulation.

Staff Contact: Professor Jackie Harrison, Journalism Studies


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LIT107 Introduction to Advanced Literary

Studies 1: Prose Fiction


Pre-Requisites: Students must have an A in A-level English

Literature or equivalent

Aims/Description: IALS 1 provides an introduction to

university-level thinking, studying, and writing about prose

fiction. The main focus of the course is on introducing the main elements of form and technique in literary fiction, and on

helping students to develop the analytical skills necessary to

produce their own sophisticated and original readings of texts.

By introducing the general study of a major literary genre, IALS

1 offers preparation for the more specialised courses that follow

in levels two and three. Texts studied include a diverse range of prose fiction from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Staff Contact: Dr R McKay



LIT108 Introduction to Advanced Literary

Study 2: Poetry and Drama


Pre-Requisites: Students must have an A in A-Level English Literature or equivalent

Aims/Description: IALS 2 introduces university-level thinking,

studying, and writing about poetry and drama. The focus of the course is on introducing the main elements of form and

technique, and on helping students to develop the analytical

skills necessary to produce their own sophisticated and original readings of literary texts. Extending the critical, analytical and

research skills learned in IALS 1 into the general study of the

two other major genres, IALS 2 offers preparation for the specialised courses that follow. Texts will be studied from a

diverse range of poetry and drama in English from the 16th

Century to the present.

Staff Contact: Dr R McKay



LSC111 What is Landscape Architecture?


Aims/Description: This module aims to give students a broad

introduction to the discipline of Landscape Architecture and its

relationship to the environment. It will introduce a historical context in which the landscape profession has evolved through

examples. It will introduce landscape design theory and process,

and will identify how different landscapes can be critically evaluated. Guest speakers will discuss the role of the Landscape

Architecture in both the private and public sector and their

relationship with other landscape professionals. Contemporary environmental issues and their impact upon the profession will

also be explored.

Restrictions: Restricted to students studying ARCU01, TRPU01, TRPU02, TRPU03, LSCU02, LSCU08

Staff Contacts: Mr A Clayden



Notes This module forms part of a course accredited by the

Landscape Institute

MBB152 Genetics


Pre-Requisites: A Level Biology (or equivalent) normally

required.

Aims/Description: The module provides an introduction to the

principles of genetics and considers the application of these

principles to diverse aspects of biology and human welfare. The genetic systems of higher organisms and microbes are

described, including mechanisms of gene transmission and

genetic exchange, mutation, and gene mapping. Human

examples are stressed where appropriate. Applications include

fundamental studies in other biological disciplines, such as

evolutionary and developmental biology, as well as topics more directly concerning human welfare, such as the genetic and

biochemical bases of inherited disorders, prenatal diagnosis,

genetic counselling, gene therapy, and the genetic basis of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.



MBB153 The Diversity of Life


Pre-Requisites: A-level Biology or equivalent normally

required.

Aims/Description: The module will begin by looking at the origin of life on Earth. It will continue by exploring the

evolution of microorganisms and the emergence of the

eukaryotic cell. Phylogenetic methods will be explained that divide all life into three primary domains (Bacteria, Archaea and

Eukarya). Aspects of medical microbiology will be examined in

the next section with emphasis on antibiotic resistance and the interactions between bacteria and eukaryotic cells. Finally the

diversity of life will be explored leading on to a discussion of

metabolic diversity explaining how biochemical pathways have evolved.



MBB154 Molecular Biology of the Gene


Pre-Requisites: A Level Biology (or equivalent) normally

required.

Aims/Description: This module will discuss the structure of genes, how they store and express genetic information, how they

are replicated, and how genomes are organised. Although the

basic mechanisms of transcription, translation and DNA replication are universal in living organisms, there are important

differences between these processes in bacteria and higher

organisms, which will be highlighted. Genetic engineering has developed from this knowledge and its application will affect

our lives in many ways. The technology will be reviewed, so

that students will become sufficiently well informed to understand the applications of these techniques, and the issues

that they pose for society.




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MBB157 From Cells to Organisms


Cannot be taken with: BMS151, BMS158.

Pre-Requisites: A level Biology or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The aim of this unit is to provide an

introduction to cell biology at a molecular level, including the

organisation of cells in whole organisms. Topics include: the compartmentalisation of eukaryotic cells and the functions of

organelles; techniques used in cell biology; the main elements

and functions of the cytoskeleton; intercellular and intracellular communication; cell cycle; interactions between cells in whole

organisms e.g., in the immune system; molecular basis of

disease e.g., cancer; origins of body structure during embryonic development.



MBB158 Biochemical Basis of Life


Pre-Requisites: A Level Chemistry or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The aim of this course is to present a

hierarchical view of the molecular design of life, spanning the basic chemical principles that govern life processes to the

integration of biochemical reactions into whole organism

function. The course will provide a detailed understanding of biological chemistry in the context of selected examples of

molecular processes. The emphasis will be upon the

appreciation of the molecular mechanisms underlying these processes. The following areas will be covered: chemical basis

of life; molecules of life; functions of biomolecules;

biochemical pathways and their integration and regulation.



MLT101C French 1A


Pre-Requisites: For students with no previous knowledge or with grade D/E at GCSE.

Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to provide an

introductory grounding in the practical language skills a learner

would be likely to deploy during a brief visit to a foreign

country. Primary emphasis will be placed on understanding and

using the spoken language, but students will also be expected to perform straightforward reading and writing tasks, involving the

ability to comprehend simple notices and instructions, fill out

short forms and make brief notes. Basic aspects of grammar will also be introduced and rehearsed. The module will

comprise 36 hours of class contact (mainly in tutorial groups of

16-20). Students will be expected to undertake approximately 64 hours of private study. Teaching will be delivered

predominantly in the foreign language. Assessment will be

through class tests.

Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A or B in GCSE French

may not take this module

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tutorials, Problem Solving, Laboratory Work

Assessments: Class Tests

Notes This module may NOT be taken by students with a

qualification in French. If in doubt, please contact Mrs Walker

MLT102C French 1B


Pre-Requisites: For students with no previous knowledge or

with grade D/E at GCSE French 1A or GCSE B/C in French or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to develop the

basic knowledge and practical communicative skills acquired in MLT101. The main grammatical concepts, forms and structures

will be introduced and rehearsed. Learners will acquire a

vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words, enabling them to communicate fluently in a variety of everyday situations.

Learners will attain a level of linguistic proficiency

approximately equivalent to that required to obtain a grade A at GCSE. On completing the course, they should be able to: talk

about actions in the past and immediate future; ask for exactly

what they want in shops, offices and hotels; express likes, dislikes, emotions, and physical sensations; give simple

instructions; say what they can, must, or would like to do. The

module will consist of 36 hours class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) and learners will be expected to undertake a further 64

hours of private study. Assessment will be through class tests

and coursework

Staff Contact: Lesley Walker MLTC

Restrictions: Students with A*, A in GCSE French or

equivalent may not take this module



MLT103C Spanish 1A




introductory grounding in the practical language skills a learner would be likely to deploy during a brief visit to a foreign







predominantly in the foreign language. Assessment will


Staff Contact: Isabel Díez MLTC

Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A or B in GCSE

Spanish may not take this module



MLT103C Spanish 1A



Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to provide an introductory grounding in the practical language skills a learner

would be likely to deploy during a brief visit to a foreign


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using the spoken language, but students will also be expected to

perform straightforward reading and writing tasks, involving the ability to comprehend simple notices and instructions, fill out




predominantly in the foreign language. Assessment will



Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A or B in GCSE

Spanish may not take this module



MLT104C Spanish 1B


Pre-Requisites: Spanish 1A or GCSE Spanish B/C or equivalent.








what they want in shops, offices and hotels; express likes, dislikes, emotions and physical sensations; give simple


module will consist of 36 hours of class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) and learners will be expected to undertake a

further 64 hours of private study. Assessment will be through

class tests.


Restrictions: Students with A*, A GCSE in Spanish or




MLT105C German 1A


Pre-Requisites: For students with no previous knowledge or with grade D/E at GCSE







comprise 36 hours of class contact (mainly in tutorial groups of 16-20). Students will be expected to undertake approximately

64 hours of private study. Teaching will be delivered

predominantly in the foreign language. Assessment will be through class tests.


Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A in GCSE German





qualification in German. If in doubt, please consult Ms Walker

MLT106C German 1B


Pre-Requisites: German 1A or German GCSE B/C or equivalent.








what they want in shops, offices and hotels; express likes, dislikes, emotions, and physical sensations; give simple


module will consist of 36 hours of class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) and learners will be expected to undertake a

further 64 hours of private study. Assessment will be through

class tests.


Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A in GCSE German or




MLT107C Italian 1A


Pre-Requisites: For students with no previous knowledge or with grade D/E at GCSE





ability to comprehend simple notices and instructions, full out




predominantly in the foreign language. Assessment will be

through class tests

Staff Contact: Alessia Brighi MLTC

Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A or B in GCSE Italian



Assessments: Class Test


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qualification in Italian. If in doubt, please consult Alessia

Brighi

MLT107C Italian 1A


Pre-Requisites: For students with no previous knowledge or

with grade D/E at GCSE.


introductory grounding in the practical language skills a learner

would be likely to deploy during a brief visit to a foreign country. Primary emphasis will be placed on understanding and

using the spoken language, but students will also be expected to

perform straightforward reading and writing tasks, involving the ability to comprehend simple notices and instructions, full out

short forms and make brief notes. Basic aspects of grammar

will also be introduced and rehearsed. The module will comprise 36 hours of class contact (mainly in tutorial groups of

16-20). Students will be expected to undertake approximately

64 hours of private study. Teaching will be delivered predominantly in the foreign language. Assessment will be

through class tests


Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A or B in GCSE Italian





qualification in Italian. If in doubt, please consult Alessia

Brighi

MLT108C Italian 1B


Pre-Requisites: Italian 1A or Italian GCSE B/C or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to develop the basic knowledge and practical communicative skills acquired in

MLT107. The main grammatical concepts, forms and structures

will be introduced and rehearsed. Learners will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words, enabling them to

communicate fluently in a variety of everyday situations.

Learners will attain a level of linguistic proficiency approximately equivalent to that required to obtain a grade A at

GCSE. On completing the course, they should be able to: talk

about actions in the past and immediate future; ask for exactly what they want in shops, offices and hotels; express likes,

dislikes, emotions and physical sensations; give simple

instructions; say what they can, must or would like to do. The module will consist of 36 hours of class contact (in tutorial

groups of 16-20) and learners will be expected to undertake a

further 64 hours of private study. Assessment will be through class tests


Restrictions: Students with grades A*, A in GCSE Italian may not take this module



MLT109C Arabic 1A


Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites

Aims/Description:To provide a basic grounding in practical

language skills. Use of ICT is encouraged. On completing the

course, students should be able to perform straightforward reading and writing tasks - e.g. understand simple notices and

instructions; give information on topics such as family, home, studies, express likes, dislikes and preferences; accomplish tasks

to include shopping; ordering food and drink; read simple texts

and obtain factual information; produce written information to deal with routine daily activities.


Restrictions: None



MLT110C Arabic 1B


Pre-Requisites: Semester 2 Successful completion stage 1, Semester 1 module OR equivalent.

Aims/Description:To provide a basic grounding in practical

language skills. Use of ICT is encouraged. On completing the course, students should be able to perform straightforward

reading and writing tasks - e.g. understand simple notices and

instructions; give information on topics such as family, home, studies, express likes, dislikes and preferences; accomplish tasks

to include shopping; ordering food and drink; read simple texts

and obtain factual information; produce written information to deal with routine daily activities.


Restrictions: None



MLT115AC Tandem Learning Module Stage 3A

English/Czech


Pre-Requisites: A level or equivalent.

Aims/Description: Students will be required to work in

collaboration with a native-speaker with whom they will communicate in the target language. Students will exercise

responsibility for the organisation of their own learning,

establish and maintain contact with their partners, negotiate and set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of language

errors. They should give proof of effective time-management,

sequence sessions logically to demonstrate management of learning and demonstrate use of reviewing and evaluating

procedures. They will be required to sign a learning contract

and to keep a learner diary, in which they will record progress made, plan their next steps and reflect on their work during the

semester. Their progress will be monitored in advisory and

counselling sessions wiht MLT Centre tutors.


Restrictions: Dependent upon availability of Native Language

partners

Teaching Methods: Seminars, counselling sessions, Tandem

Sessions

Assessments: Diary, Speaking test, Self Assessment, Tandem Partner Assessment, Tutor Assessment


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MLT115BC Tandem Learning Module Stage 3B

English/Czech



Aims/Description: Students will be required to work in collaboration with a native-speaker with whom they will

communicate in the target language. Students will exercise

responsibility for the organisation of their own learning, establish and maintain contact with their partners, negotiate and

set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of language

errors. They should give proof of effective time-management, sequence sessions logically to demonstrate management of

learning and demonstrate use of reviewing and evaluating

procedures. They will be required to sign a learning contract and to keep a learner diary, in which they will record progress

made, plan their next steps and reflect on their work during the

semester. Their progress will be monitored in advisory and counselling sessions wiht MLT Centre tutors.


Restrictions: Dependent upon availability of Native Language partners

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Counselling Sessions, Tandem

Sessions

Assessments: Diary, Speaking test, Self Assessment, Tandem

Partner Assessment, Tutor Assessment

MLT116AC Stage 1A Latin


Pre-Requisites: For students with no previous knowledge.

Aims/Description: The module is an introduction to Latin. The

study of Latin will provide students with an opportunity to study

the language and elements of the culture and literature of ancient Rome. The module will simultaneously seek to generate in

students an awareness of the workings of grammar and syntax,

and an ability to manipulate the language fluently. It will also seek to awaken an insight into the grammatical usage and roots

of English and/or Romance languages.




MLT116BC Stage 1B Latin


Pre-Requisites: Successful completion stage 1, Semester 1 module OR equivalent.

Aims/Description: The module is a continuation of Stage 1A

Latin. The module continues with the study of the language and elements of the culture and literature of ancient Rome. Students

will deepend their awareness of the workings of grammar and

syntax, and develop the ability to manipulate the language fluently. The module will also continue to develop knowledge

and application of grammatical usage and the work on

derivations from Latin in English and/or Romance languages.




MLT120C Intercultural Awareness with a

Language

10.00 Credits Spring

Aims/Description: Of relevance to students from all disciplines

and levels, this module aims to develop intercultural awareness and a basic or intermediate knowledge of a foreign language

(learners choose from Beginners Italian, Beginners Spanish or

Post-GCSE French). Delivery is through face-to-face language teaching over three Saturday mornings, consolidated with a

range of online activities. This module will develop students'

reflexivity, equipping them with skills to help them operate more effectively in a multi-cultural/international environment,

including university and the workplace, whether in the UK or

another country.

Staff Contact: Mrs L Walker

Restrictions: MLT103/104,MLT107/108,MLT201/202

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Independent Study

Assessments: Formal Exam, Project work

MLT120H Intercultural Awareness with a

Language


Aims/Description: Of relevance to students from all disciplines and levels, this module aims to develop intercultural awareness

and a basic or intermediate knowledge of a foreign language

(learners choose from Beginners Italian, Beginners Spanish or Post-GCSE French). Delivery is through face-to-face language

teaching over three Saturday mornings, consolidated with a

range of online activities. This module will develop students' reflexivity, equipping them with skills to help them operate

more effectively in a multi-cultural/international environment,

including university and the workplace, whether in the UK or another country.





MLT120I Intercultural Awareness with a

Language



and levels, this module aims to develop intercultural awareness

and a basic or intermediate knowledge of a foreign language (learners choose from Beginners Italian, Beginners Spanish or

Post-GCSE French). Delivery is through face-to-face language

teaching over three Saturday mornings, consolidated with a range of online activities. This module will develop students'

reflexivity, equipping them with skills to help them operate

more effectively in a multi-cultural/international environment, including university and the workplace, whether in the UK or

another country.






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MLT120M Intercultural Awareness with a

Language



and levels, this module aims to develop intercultural awareness and a basic or intermediate knowledge of a foreign language

(learners choose from Beginners Italian, Beginners Spanish or

Post-GCSE French). Delivery is through face-to-face language teaching over three Saturday mornings, consolidated with a

range of online activities. This module will develop students'

reflexivity, equipping them with skills to help them operate more effectively in a multi-cultural/international environment,

including university and the workplace, whether in the UK or

another country. Staff Contact: Mrs L Walker


Teaching Methods: Seminars, Independent Study Assessments: Formal Exam, Project work

MLT201C French 2A


Pre-Requisites: GCSE grade A* or A in French or MLT102 or

equivalent.

Aims/Description: This module aims to enable learners who are

already fluent practical communicators to apply their language

skills with greater accuracy and sophistication. Awareness of and ability to use key aspects of grammar (e.g. the perfect tense,

direct and indirect object pronouns) will be consolidated and

developed, and a range of complex grammatical forms and structures will be introduced (e.g. the imperfect and future

tenses, relative and demonstrative pronouns). On completing

the module, learners should be able to: recount and describe actions, experiences and events in the past; report the speech of

others; plan future actions and discuss future events; obtain

information by telephone and leave recorded messages; make comparisons and express preferences. The module will

comprise 36 hours of class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20)

and learners will be expected to undertake a further 64 hours of monitored private study. Assessment will be through class tests.

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tutorials, Problem Solving,

Laboratory Work


MLT202C French 2B


Pre-Requisites: For students with French GCSE A*, MLT201,

French AS Level D, or equivalent Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to develop further the linguistic proficiency

and communicative competence acquired in MLT201.

Grammar coverage will include complex and formal verb tenses (e.g. conditional), the use of the present participle, the pasive

and the subjunctive. On completing the course, learners should

be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills equivalent to those required to obtain an good (grade C or better) A level result.

The course will also seek to make students aware of

contemporary developments in the culture and society of the target language. The specific needs and interests of students

from different Faculties will be taken into account in selecting course topics and materials. On completing the module,

students should be able to: make formal written inquiries;

recount events and describe processes in writing, express probability and hypothesis; make extended telephone calles;

send e-mail and faxes. The module will comprise 36 hours of

class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) plus a further 64 hours of monitored private study. Assessment will be through class

tests.




MLT203C Spanish 2A


Pre-Requisites: GCSE grade A* or A in Spanish or equivalent,

or MLT104 or equivalent


already fluent practical communicators to apply their language

skills with greater accuracy and sophistication. Awareness of and ability to use key aspects of grammar (e.g. the perfect tense,

direct and indirect object pronouns) will be consolidated and


tenses, relative and demonstrative pronouns) On completing the

module, learners should be able to: recount and describe actions, experiences and events in the past; report the speech of others;

plan future actions and discuss future events; obtain information

by telephone and leave recorded messages; make comparisons and express preferences. The module will comprise 36 hours of

class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) and learners will be

expected to undertake a further 64 hours of monitored private study. Assessment will be through class tests




MLT204C Spanish 2B


Pre-Requisites: Spanish GCSE A*, Spanish A/S Level D or

MLT203 or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to develop further

the linguistic proficiency and communicative competence

acquired in MLT203. Grammar coverage will include complex and formal verb tenses (e.g. conditional and conditional perfect),

the use of the present participle, the passive and the subjunctive.

On completing the course, learners should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills equivalent to those required

to obtain a good (grade C or better) A level result. The course

will also seek to make students aware of contemporary developements in the culture and society of the target language.

The specific needs and interests of students from different

faculties will be taken into account in selecting course topics and materials . On completing the module, students should be

able to: make formal written enquiries; recount events and

describe processes in writing; express opinions about events or the actions of others; express probability and hypothesis; make

extended telephone calls; send e-mails and faxes. The module

will comprise 36 hours of class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) plus a further 64 hours of monitored private study.

Assessment will be through class tests




MLT205C German 2A


Pre-Requisites: GCSE grade A* or A in German, or MLT106

or equivalent.


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already fluent communicators to apply their language skills with

greater accuracy and sophistication. Awareness of and ability to use key aspects of grammar (e.g. the perfect tense, direct and

indirect object pronouns) will be consolidated and developed, and a range of complex grammatical forms and structures will

be introduced (e.g. the imperfect and future tenses, relative and

demonstrative pronouns). On completing the module, learners should be able to: recount and describe actions, experiences and

events in the past; report the speech of others; plan future

actions and discuss future events; obtain information by telephone and leave recorded messages; make comparisons and

express preferences. The module will comprise 36 hours of

contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) and learners will be expected to undertake a further 64 hours of monitored private

study. Assessment will be through class tests.



Assessments: Class tests

MLT206C German 2B


Pre-Requisites: German A/S level D or equivalent, or MLT205 or equivalent.


the linguistic proficiency and communicative competence acquired in MLT205. Grammar coverage will include complex

and formal verb tenses (e.g. conditional perfect), the use of the

present participle, the passive and the subjunctive. On completing the course, learners should be able to demonstrate

knowledge and skills equivalent to those required to obtain a

good (grade C or better) A level result. The course will also seek to make students aware of contemporary developments in

the culture and society of the target language. The specific

needs and interests of students from different faculties will be taken into account in selecting course topics and materials. On

completing the module, students should be able to: make formal

written enquiries, recount events and describe processes in writing; express opinions about the events or the actions of

others; express probability and hypothesis; make extended

telephone calls; send e-mails and faxes. The module will comprise 36 hours of class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20)

plus a further 64 hours of monitored private study. Assessment

will be through class tests and/or coursework



Assessments: Coursework, Class Tests

MLT207C Italian 2A


Pre-Requisites: GCSE grade A* or A in Italian, or MLT108,

or equivalent.

Aims/Description: This module aims to enable learners who are already fluent practical communicators to apply their language

skills with greater accuracy and sophistication. Awareness of

and ability to use key aspects of grammar (e.g.the perfect tense, direct and indirect pronouns) will be consolidated and


tenses, relative and demonstrative pronouns) On completing the

module, learners should be able to: recount and describe actions,

experiences and events in the past; report the speech of others;

plan future actions and discuss future events; obtain information

by telephone and leave recorded messages; make comparisons

and express preferences. The module will comrise 36 hours of

class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-20) and learners will be

expected to undertake a further 64 hours of monitored private study. Assessment will be through class tests.




MLT208C Italian 2B


Pre-Requisites: A/S level D in Italian, or MLT207, or equivalent.


the linguistic proficiency and communicative competence acquired in MLT207. Grammar coverage will include complex

and formal verb tenses (e.g. conditional and conditional perfect),

the use of the present participle, the passive and the subjunctive. On completing the course, learners should be able to

demonstrate knowledge and skills equivalent to those required

to obtain a good (grade C or better) A level result. The course will also seek to make students aware of contemporary

developments in the culture and society of the target language.

The specific needs and interests of students from different faculties will be taken into account in selecting course topics

and materials. On completing the module, students should be

able to: make formal written enquiries; recount events and describe processes in writing; express opinions about events or

the actions of others; express probability and hypothesis; make

extended telephone calls; send e-mail and faxes. The module will comprise 36 hours of class contact (in tutorial groups of 16-

20) plus a further 64 hours of monitored private study.

Assessment will be through class tests.




MLT209C Arabic Post-Beginners A


Pre-Requisites: GCSE Grade D/E OR successful completion

stage 1, Semester 2 module OR equivalent.

Aims/Description: The course will enable students to make an effective transition from Stage 1 to the approximate equivalent

of GCSE level. It aims to further develop the communicative

competence of learners, both in speaking and writing, supported by the coverage of relevant grammatical structures, the use of a

variety of tenses and more advanced structures including

questions, attached pronouns, word roots, comparatives and superlatives. On completing the course, students should be able

to give opinions and structure arguments; discuss topics such as

holidays, hobbies, health and Arabic culture.


Restrictions: None



MLT210C Arabic Post-Beginners B


Pre-Requisites: GCSE Grade B/C OR successful completion Post-Beginners stage, Semester 1 module OR equivalent.


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Aims/Description: The course will enable students to make an

effective transition from Stage 1 to the approximate equivalent

of GCSE level. It aims to further develop the communicative competence of learners, both in speaking and writing, supported

by the coverage of relevant grammatical structures, the use of a variety of tenses and more advanced structures including

questions, attached pronouns, word roots, comparatives and

superlatives. On completing the course, students should be able to give opinions and structure arguments; discuss topics such as

holidays, hobbies, health and Arabic culture.Staff Contact:

Isabel Díez MLTC

Restrictions: None



MLT2116C Post-Beginners Latin A


Pre-Requisites: GCSE Grade D/E or MLT 116B or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The module is a continuation of Latin

Beginners MLT 116B. The module continues with the study of the language and elements of the culture and literature of ancient

Rome. Students will deepen their awareness of the workings of

grammar and syntax, and develop the ability to manipulate the language fluently. The module will also continue to develop

knowledge and application of grammatical usage and the work

on derivations from Latin in English and/or Romance languages.


Restrictions: none

Teaching Methods: Tutorials, Independent Study


MLT2117C Post-Beginners Latin B


Pre-Requisites: GCSE Grade B/C or MLT 2116 or

equivalent.

Aims/Description: The module is a continuation of Beginners 2

Latin (autumn). The module continues with the study of the

language and elements of the culture and literature of ancient Rome. Students will deepen their awareness of the workings of

grammar and syntax, and develop the ability to manipulate the

language fluently. The module will also continue to develop knowledge and application of grammatical usage and the work

on derivations from Latin in English and/or Romance languages.

Staff Contact: Alessia Brighi

Restrictions: none

Teaching Methods: Tutorials, Independent Study


MLT215C Spanish Consolidation


Pre-Requisites: A/S level A-C, A level grades D/E, MLT204

or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The course aims to strengthen the communicative competence of learners, through study of texts

based on contemporary social issues. Students will consolidate

their understanding of contemporary Spain and Latin America through reading and listening to authentic texts. Students'

communication skills will be developed through speaking and

writing in Spanish. This will be supported by study of advanced

grammatical strucures. Much of the material will focus on

contemporary social developments




MLT216C Spanish Consolidation


Pre-Requisites: A level D-E, A/S level A-C, MLT215 or

equivalent.

Aims/Description: The course aims to develop further the

communicative competence of learners, through study of texts

based on contemporary social issues. Students will consolidate their understanding of contemporary Spain and Latin America

through reading and listening to authentic texts. Students'

communication skills will be developed through speaking and writing in Spanish. This will be supported by study of advanced

grammatical structures. Much of the material will focus on

contemporary social developments




MLT225C French Consolidation


Pre-Requisites: A/S grades A-C if at level 1, MLT201/202

stage 2 French, if at level 2, or equivalent.

Aims/Description: This course aims to strengthen the communicative competence of learners, through study of texts

based on contemporary social issues. Much of the materials will

focus on contemporary social developments.




MLT226C French Consolidation


Pre-Requisites: MLT225C or equivalent.

Aims/Description: This course aims to continue to strengthen

the communicative competence of learners, through study of texts based on contemporary social issues. The materials will

focus on contemporary social developments.




MLT240AC French 2C Mini-Project


Pre-Requisites: GCSE grade A*/A in French, MLT102 or equivalent, on consultation with coordinator.

Co-requisites: MLT201.


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Aims/Description: To enable students to work collaboratively

and independently in the foreign language; to encourage

personal exploration of an aspect of the culture or society whose language they are studying. Students will be expected to

undertake one short project (of at least 1000 words) of a descriptive nature, or a number of shorter pieces (totalling 1000

words) based on specific aspects of the society, economy,

politics, or geography of the country whose language they are learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio

sources for relevant information and presenting their findings.

On completing the course, students will be able to report the information gleaned; make initial hypotheses resulting from

their studies and present their findings in speech and writing.



Assessments: Project, Spoken Presentation

Notes Computer literacy (inc word processing) advisable. Cannot be taken with stage 1 French

MLT240BC French 2C Mini Project


Pre-Requisites: GCSE grade A*/A in French, MLT201 or

equivalent, on consultation with coordinator.



and independently in the foreign language; to encourage personal exploration of an aspect of the culture or society whose

language they are studying. Students will be expected to

undertake one short project (of at least 1000 words) of a

descriptive nature, or a number of shorter pieces, (totalling 1000


politics or geography of the country whose language they are learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio


On completing the course, students will be able to report the information gleaned; make initial hypotheses resulting from





Notes Computer literacy (inc word processing) advisable.

MLT241AC Spanish 2C Mini Project


Pre-Requisites: MLT104 or equivalent, Spanish GCSE A*/A,

on consultation with coordinator only Co-requisites: MLT203

or MLT215.





descriptive nature, or a number of short pieces, (totalling 1000 words) based on specific aspects of the society, economy,

politics or geography of the country whose language they are

learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio sources for relevant information and presenting their findings.

On completing the course students will be able to report the information gleaned; make initial hypotheses resulting from






MLT241BC Spanish 2C Mini Project


Pre-Requisites: MLT203, on consultation with coordinator

only MLT203, on consultation with coordinator only.






descriptive nature, or a number of shorter pieces (totalling 1000









Notes Computer literacy (inc word processing) advisable

MLT242AC German 2C Mini Project


Pre-Requisites: GCSE German grade A*/A or equivalent,

MLT106, or equivalent, on consultation with coordinator GCSE

Co-requisites: MLT205, MLT205.





descriptive nature or a number of shorter pieces (totalling 1000 words) based on specific aspects of the society, economy,


learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio sources for relevant information and presenting their findings.

On completing the course, students will be able to report the

information gleaned; make initial hypotheses resulting from their studies and present their findings in speech and writing.





MLT242BC German 2C Mini Project


Pre-Requisites: GCSE German grade A*/A or equivalent, MLT106, or equivalent, on consultation with coordinator Co-

requisites: MLT205.

Aims/Description: To enable students to work collaboratively and independently in the foreign language; to encourage



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words) based on specific aspects of the society, economy, politics or geography of the country whose language they are

learning. This will entail researching written, video, and radio sources for relevant information and presenting their findings.

On completing the course, students will be able to report the

information gleaned; make initial hypotheses resulting from their studies and present their findings in speech and writing





MLT243AC Italian 2C Mini Project


Pre-Requisites: GCSE Italian grade A*/A or equivalent, MLT108, or equivalent, on consultation with coordinator only

GCSE Italian grade A*/A or equivalent, MLT108, or equivalent,

on consultation with coordinator only.





undertake one short project (of at least 1000 words) of a descriptive nature, or a number of shorter pieces (totalling 1000



learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio







Notes Word processing advisable

MLT243BC Italian 2C Mini Project


Pre-Requisites: GCSE Italian grade A*/A or equivalent,

MLT108, or equivalent, on consultation with coordinator only

GCSE Italian grade A*/A or equivalent, MLT108, or equivalent, on consultation with coordinator only.


Aims/Description: To enable students to work collaboratively and independently in the foreign language; to encourage

personal exploration of an aspect of the culture or society whose

language they are studying. Students will be expected to undertake one short project (of at least 1000 words) of a


words) based on specific aspects of the society, economy, politics or geography of the country whose language they are

learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio

sources for relevant information and presenting their findings. On completing the course, students will be able to report the

information gleaned; make initial hypotheses resulting from




Assessments: Project, Cousework

Notes Word processing advisable

MLT260C French 3A


Pre-Requisites: French A level grade A, B, C or equivalent, or

MLT226

Aims/Description: The aim of the course is to provide initial

preparation for a study visit or work placement in the country of

the target language. Language skills will be developed in conjunction with the study of contemporary society, culture,

science or technology in the country. Topics dealt with will

include everyday life, education and the social infrastructure. Extensive use will be made of authentic materials taken from the

print and electronic media of the country. The course will

concentrate initially on the revision of complex grammatical forms and structures (eg complex tenses, use of subjunctive),

making appropriate use of CALL software. Emphasis will also

be placed on developing listening and speaking skills, using role play and simulation, pair and group work. On completion of the

course students will be able to express and defend opinions;

disagree without giving offence; identify and express advantages and disadvantages; understand and take notes on a

talk of social, cultural, scientific or technical interest; summarise

written texts of social, cultural, scientific or technical interest




MLT261C French 3B


Pre-Requisites: French A level grade A/B or equivalent, or

MLT260

Aims/Description: The aim of the course is to further prepare learners for a study visit or work placement. There will be an

increasing focus on contemporary social, scientific or

technolgical developments and on the world of work, using authentic documents from the print and electronic media. In

language study, growing emphasis will be placed on the analysis

of register and style, both in speech and writing. Writing skills will be developed using appropriate IT applications (eg e-mail).

On completing the course, students will be able to: give short

presentations (10 mins); discriminate - in understanding and use - between different styles and registers; construct clearly marked

and convincing arguments; make predictions; take and hold the

floor; write short essays on aspects of contemporary society, culture, science and technology




MLT262C Spanish 3A


Pre-Requisites: A level Spanish grade A/B/C, MLT216

Aims/Description: The aim of the course is to provide initial preparation for a study visit or work placement in the country of

the target language. Language skills will be developed in conjunction with the study of contemporary society, culture,

science or technology, in the country. Topics dealt with include


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everyday life, education and the social infrastructure. Extensive

use will be made of authentic materials taken from the print and

electronic media of the country. The course will concentrate initially on the revision of complex grammatical forms and

structures (eg complex tenses, use of subjunctive), making appropriate use of available CALL software. Emphasis will also

be placed on developing listening and speaking skills, using role

play and simulation, pair and group work. On completion of the course students will be able to: express and defend opinions;

disagree without giving offence; identify and express

advantages and disadvantages; understand and take notes on a talk of social, cultural, scientific or technical interest; summarise

written texts of social, cultural, scientific or technical interest.




MLT263C Spanish 3B


Pre-Requisites: MLT262 or equivalent; A level grade A/B or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The aim of the course is to further prepare

learners for a study visit or work placement. There will be an increasing focus on contemporary social, scientific or

technological developments and on the world of work, using

authentic documents from the print and electronic media. In language study, growing emphasis will be placed on the analysis

of register and style, both in speech and writing. Writing skills

will be developed using appropriate IT applications (eg email). On completing the course, students will be able to: give short

presentations (10 mins); discriminate - in understanding and use

- between differing styles and registers; make predictions; take and hold the floor; write short essays on aspects of

contemporary society, culture, science and technology




MLT264C German 3A


Pre-Requisites: A2/AS grade A, B or C or equivalent, or MLT206

Aims/Description: The aim of the course is to provide initial

preparation for a study visit or work placement in the country of the target language. Language skills will be developed in

conjunction with the study of contemporary society, culture,

science or technology in the country. Topics dealt with will include everyday life, education and the social infrastructure.

Extensive use will be made of authentic materials taken from the

print and electronic media of the country. The course will concentrate initially on the revision of complex grammatical

forms and structures (eg complex tenses, use of subjunctive),

making appropriate use of available CALL software. Emphasis will also be placed on developing listening and speaking skills,

using role play and simulation, pair and group work. On

completion of the course students will be able to express and defend opinions; disagree without giving offence; identify and

express advantages and disadvantages; understand and take notes on a talk of social, cultural, scientific or technical interest;

summarise written texts of social, cultural, scientific or technical

interest.




MLT265C German 3B


Pre-Requisites: MLT264 or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The aim of the course is to further prepare

learners for a study visit or work placement. There will be an increasing focus on contemporary social, scientific or

technological developments and on the world of work using

authentic documents from the print and electronic media. In language study, growing emphasis will be placed on the analysis

of register and style, both in speech and writing. Writing skills

will be developed using appropriate IT applications (eg email). On completing the course, students will be able to: give short

presentations; discriminate - in understanding and use - between

differing styles and registers; make predictions; take and hold the floor; write short essays on aspects of contemporary society,

culture, science and technology




MLT266C Italian 3A


Pre-Requisites: A/AS grade A/B/C or equivalent or MLT208.

Aims/Description: Language skills will be developed in

conjunction with the study of contemporary society, culture,

science or technology in the country. Topics dealt with will include everyday life, education and the social infrastructure.

Extensive use will be made of authentic materials taken from the

print and electronic media of the country. The course will concentrate initially on the revision of complex grammatical

forms and structures (eg complex tenses, use of subjunctive),

making appropriate use of available CALL software. Emphasis will also be placed on developing listening and speaking skills,

using role play and simulation, pair and group work. On

completion of the course students will be able to: express and defend opinions; disagree without giving offence; identify and

express advantages and disadvantages; understand and take

notes on a talk of social, cultural, scientific or technical interest; summarise written texts of social, cultural, scientific or technical

interest.




MLT267C Italian 3B


Cannot be taken with: MLT243B.

Pre-Requisites: MLT266 or equivalent.

Aims/Description: There will be an increasing focus on

contemporary social, scientific or technological developments and on the world of work, using authentic documents from the

print and electronic media. In language study, growing

emphasis will be placed on the analysis of register and style, both in speech and writing. Writing skills will be developed

using appropriate IT applications (eg email). On completing the

course, students will be able to: give short presentations; discriminate - in understanding and use - between differing

styles and registers; make predictions; take and hold the floor; write short essays on aspects of contemporary society, culture,

science and technology


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MLT280BC French 3C Language Project


Pre-Requisites: French A level grade A/B/C or equivalent,

MLT226, on consultation with coordinator

Co-requisites: MLT261


and independently in the foreign language: to encourage personal exploration of an aspect of the culture or society whose


undertake one project (of at least 1500 words) of a descriptive nature or a number of shorter pieces (totalling 1500 words)

based on specific aspects of the society, economy, politics or

geography of the country whose language they are learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio sources for

relevant information and presenting their findings. On

completing the course, students will be able to interpret information gleaned, draw conclusions from it and present their

findings in speech and writing, using and appropriate register.





MLT281BC Spanish 3C Language Project


Pre-Requisites: Spanish A level grade A, B or C, MLT216 or

equivalent, on consultation with coordinator only

Co-requisites: MLT263




undertake one project (of at least 1500 words) of a descriptive

nature, or a number of shorter pieces (totalling 1500 words) based on specific aspects of the society, economy, politics or

geography of the country whose language they are learning.

This will entail researching written, video and radio sources for relevant information and presenting their findings. On

completing the course, students will be able to interpret

information gleaned, draw conclusions from it and present their findings in speech and writing, using an appropriate register.





MLT282BC German 3C Language Project


Pre-Requisites: German AS/A2 level grade A - C or equivalent, MLT264 or equivalent, on consultation with

coordinator only





undertake one project (of at least 1500 words) of a descriptive nature, or a number of shorter pieces (totalling at least 1500

words), based on specific aspects of the society, economy,



On completing the course, students will be able to interpret information gleaned, draw conclusions from it and present their

findings in speech and writing, using an appropriate register.





MLT283AC Italian 3C Language Project


Pre-Requisites: A/AS grade A/B/C or equivalent Italian A/AS

level grade A - C or equivalent, MLT208 or equivalent, on

consultation with coordinator, MLT208.




undertake one project (of at least 1500 words) of a descriptive

nature, or a number of shorter pieces, (totalling 1500 words), based on specific aspects of the society, economy, politics or

geography of the country whose language they are learning.

This will entail researching written, video and radio sources for relevant information and presenting their findings. On

completing the course, students will be able to interpret

information gleaned, draw conclusions from it and present their findings in speech and writing, using an appropriate register.





MLT283BC Italian 3C Language Project


Pre-Requisites: MLT208/MLT266 or equivalent, on consultation with coordinator.




undertake one project (of at least 1500 words) of a descriptive nature, or a number of shorter pieces (totalling 1500 words),

based on specific aspects of the society, economy, politics or

geography of the country whose language they are learning. This will entail researching written, video and radio sources for

relevant information and presenting their findings. On

completing the course, students will be able to interpret information gleaned, draw conclusions from it and present their

findings in speech and writing, using an appropriate register.





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Notes Computer literacy (inc word procesing) advisable.

MLT345AC Tandem Learning Module Stage 3

French/English




collaboration with a native-speaker with whom they will communicate in the target language. At the start of the module,

students will exercise responsibility for the organisation of their

own learning, establish and maintain contact with their partners, negotiate and set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of

language errors. They should give proof of effective time-

management, sequence sessions logically to demonstrate management of learning and demonstrate use of reviewing and

evaluating procedures. They will be required to sign a learning

contract and to keep a learner diary, in which they will record progress made, plan their next steps and reflect on their work

during the semester. Their progress will be monitored in

advisory and counselling sessions with MLT Centre tutors.



Sessions

Assessments: Diary, Speaking test, Self/Peer/Tutor Assessment

MLT345BC Tandem Learning Module Stage 3

French/English




collaboration with a native speaker with whom they will

communicate in the target language. At the start of the module, students will exercise responsibility for the organisation of their

own learning, establish and maintain contact with their partners,

negotiate and set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of language errors. They should give proof of effective time

management, sequence sessions logically to demonstrate

management of learning and demonstrate use of reviewing and evaluating procedures. They will be required to sign a learning

contract and to keep a learner diary, in which they will record

progress made, plan their next steps and reflect on their work during the semester. Their progress will be monitored in

advisory and counselling sessions with MLT Centre Tutors.



Sessions



German/English



Aims/Description: Students will be required to work in collaboration with a native-speaker with whom they will

communicate in the target language. At the start of the module,

students will exercise responsibility for the organisation of their own learning, establish and maintain contact with their partners,

negotiate and set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of language errors. They should give proof of effective time-


management of learning and demonstrate use of reviewing and

evaluating procedures. They will be required to sign a learning


progress made, plan their next steps and reflect on their work during the semester. Their progress will be monitored in

advisory and counselling sessions with MLT Centre Tutors.



Sessions



German/English


Pre-Requisites: A level study or equivalent.


collaboration with a native speaker with whom they will

communicate in the target language. At the start of the module, students will exercise responsibility for the organisation of their

own learning, establish and maintain contact with their partners,

negotiate and set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of language errors. They should give proof of effective time-


management of learning and demonstrate use of reviewing and evaluating procedures. They will be required to sign a learning


progress made plan their next steps and reflect on their work during the semester. Their progress will be monitored in

advisory and counselling sessions with MLT Centre tutors.



Sessions



Spanish/English



Aims/Description: Students will be required to work in collaboration with a native speaker with whom they will



negotiate and set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of

language errors. They should give proof of effective time-management, sequence sessions logically to demonstrate


evaluating procudures. They will be required to sign a learning contract and to keep a learner diary, in which they will record

progress made, plan their next steps and reflect on their work

during the semester. Their progress will be monitored in advisory and counselling sessions with MLT Centre tutors.


Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tandem Sessions, Counselling sessions

Assessments: Self/Peer/Tutor Assessment, Learner Diary,

Speaking test


Spanish/English



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collaboration with a native speaker with whom they will communicate in the target language. At the start of the module,





evaluating procedures. They will be required to sign a learning contract and to keep a learner diary, in which they will record




Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tandem Sessions, Counselling sessions

Assessments: Self/Peer/Tutor Assessment, Learner Diary,

Speaking test


Italian/English


Pre-Requisites: A level or equivalent

Aims/Description: Students will be required to work in collaboration with a native speaker with whom they will










Teaching Methods: Seminars, counselling sessions, Tandem Sessions



Italian/English




collaboration with a native speaker with whom they will communicate in the target language. At the start of the module,

students will exercise responsibility for the organisation of their

own learning, establish and maintain contact with their partners, negotiate and set objectives; and seek and offer the correction of

language errors. They should give proof of effective time-

management, sequence sessions logically to demonstrate management of learning and demonstrate use of reviewing and






Sessions


MPY101 Physics of Living Systems 2


Aims/Description: The aim is to introduce biomechanical

descriptions of the human body. We look at its structure and its performance as a physical machine. The structural

characteristics of human bones and tissue are investigated,

together with the mechanical functions of the skeleton and musculature. Simple fluid dynamic characteristics of the body

are introduced, including descriptions of blood-flow in the

arteries and veins and air-flow in the lungs.

Staff Contact: Dr Rodney Hose, Medical Physics & Clinical

Engineering

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Laboratory Work, Tutorials

Assessments: Formal Examination, Assignment, Laboratory

Work

Notes Physics or Mathematics 'A' Level or equivalent is advisable

MUS109 Composition


Aims/Description: Through a preliminary analysis of examples

drawn from mainstream and contemporary musical literature students will be introduced to strategies for generating and

shaping musical materials. In addition there will be some

exploration of the technical and practical capabilities of musical instruments. Students will be required to produce coherently

structured small-scale pieces which can be performed by

members of the group.

Pre-Requisites: A Level Music


Assessments: Project

MUS110 Performance


Pre-Requisites: Grade VIII standard of performance required.

Aims/Description: The course aims to develop the musical and

intellectual abilities appropriate to solo performance. The theoretical background is considered, focusing on the aural and

analytical skills essential to performance at an advanced level.

Issues of historical performance practices are addressed, and consideration is given to the varying demands of concert and

studio work. Attendance at a number of University concerts will

be required.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Masterclasses

Assessments: Recital

MUS117 Popular Music Studies


Pre-Requisites: Ability to read Western musical notation.

Aims/Description: This module provides an introduction to the

study of popular music. The changing definitions of 'popular

music' are explored in relation to their socio-cultural context, and major issues and debates in popular music studies are


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investigated. Classes involve lectures, group discussions and in-

class tasks. Students are set weekly reading and listening

assignments, and a variety of analytical-graphic and written tasks on which formative feedback is given by a combination of

tutor- and peer-assessment. At the end of the assessment period students submit a portfolio of coursework (amounting to 2,000

words, or equivalent for notational/graphical components),

selected from the weekly tasks

Restrictions: Only available to students within the Department

of Music


Assessments: Essay/Coursework

MUS119 Introduction to Studio Techniques


Aims/Description: This unit equips you with the fundamental

knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary to use a wide variety of music technology in areas such as composition,

(ethno-) musicology, music psychology, performance and music

analysis.


Assessments: Exam and project

MUS121 Sound & Science


Aims/Description: This module explores scientific approaches to music through the perspectives of acoustics, psychoacoustics

and the cognitive sciences. It provides a basic understanding of

the physical principles of sound and the auditory system, develops awareness of the relationship between nature and

culture, and explores the principles of ecological acoustics as a

way of understanding music and soundscapes, and as a form of creativity.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Fieldwork

Assessments: Coursework and Exam

MUS122 Electroacoustic Composition


Aims/Description: This modules aims to develop quickly the

creative use of open source sound manipulation software in the

construction of original sonic art. It introduces students to new

and imaginative ways of working with sound and further engage

with the question 'what is music?' Students will access and

develop a number of tools and develop their skills in the software environment pure-data and mixing packages, Ardour

and Cubase.



MUS123 Musicianship A


Aims/Description: This module addresses the core skills of

listening to music accurately and critically; writing melody, harmony and counterpoint with understanding; and musical

leadership skills. The module will also deal with musical

nomenclature and terminology, and stylistic and formal elements of music.



MUS124 Musicianship B


Pre-Requisites: A Level Music & MUS123

Aims/Description: This module is a continuation of

Musicianship A and will build on topics introduced in the first

module, developing skills to a higher level.



MUS125 Music of the World


Aims/Description: A survey of significant examples of music from around the world, including traditional, popular and

classical genres. After an initial focus on the concept of music

itself, each lecture considers the role of one form of music in its cultural context.


Assessments: a transcription exercise, and a listening test

MUS126 History of Western Music


Aims/Description: This module considers key moments in

western music from the 1500s to the present. Taking individual

composers and works it will introduce you to different approaches to music history, the development of particular

genres and the impact of cultural, historical and geographical

context, as well as to the critical use of sources.


Assessments: Two essays listening test and bibliography

assignment

PHI103 Self and Society


Aims/Description: This course introduces students to central

questions in political philosophy: Do we need a state, and if so,

must we obey its laws? What is freedom, and when are we free?

Is equality a moral value, and if so, what are its implications for

how governments ought to act? Should states be organized

democratically? The course encourages students to think carefully and clearly about the relationship they have, qua

citizen, to each other and the state, and to develop their

analytical and critical skills in the process. Readings will include influential historical and contemporary discussions of the state,

freedom,justice and democracy.

Staff Contact: Dr Daniel Viehoff



PHI107 Philosophy of Religion


Aims/Description: There are two large questions typically considered by philosophers of religion. First, is there any good

reason to believe that God exists? Second, are there reasons to


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think that the concept of God makes no sense? In this course we

consider both questions. For the first question we look at two

standard arguments for the existence of God: the Argument from Design and the First Cause Argument. As regards the

second question, we consider the Problem of Evil: whether the existence of God, as generally conceived, is consistent with the

existence of evil.

Staff Contact: Dr Andrew Howat



PHI113 Key Arguments


Only open to Single and Dual Philosophy Students,

Single Honours students must take either PHI113 or PHI114.

Aims/Description: This This is an inquiry-led module, aimed at

helping you to isolate and assess a key argument from a text. You will work collaboratively in groups of five or six, randomly

assigned, to produce two presentations. In the first, delivered

half way through the semester, you will explain the work and significance of a particular figure from the history of Western

philosophy and identify an argument central to their thought. In

the second, at the end of the semester, you will analyse that argument and provide a detailed reasoned assessment of it. You

will also be required to assess such presentations given by other

students. Most of the group work will take place through online discussion boards, though you will also have a series of

meetings with your group. Your inquiry will involve both

internet and library research, and the module will involve some training to improve the skills you need for this.

Staff Contact: Dr Christopher Bennett

Restrictions: Only available to students on BA Philosophy


Assessments: Presentations, Websites

PHI114 History of Philosophy


Aims/Description: This module will provide an overview of the history of Western philosophy, and a more detailed picture of

some part of that history, through collaborative enquiry and

assessment. Students will work in small groups of five or six to produce a website explaining some movement or era in Western

philosophy, and will assess the websites produced by other

groups. There will also be an emphasis on developing study skills appropriate to philosophy

Staff Contact: Dr Christopher Bennett

Restrictions: Only available to students taking single or dual honours in Philosophy, Single Honours students must take either

PHI113 or PHI114


Assessments: Website

PHI115 Reason and Argument


Aims/Description: This course will teach you how to recognise

an argument, how to understand it, how to evaluate and criticise it, and how to produce your own. Students in this module will

learn how to extract an argument from a complex text, how to

uncover hidden assumptions, and how to recognise and critique

bad reasoning.

Staff Contact: To be advised



PHI116 Elementary Logic


Aims/Description: This course will provide students with

knowledge of the fundamental parts of formal logic. It will also

teach them a range of associated formal techniques with which they can then analyse and assess arguments. In particular, they

will learn the languages of propositional and first-order logic,

and they will learn how to use those languages in providing formal representations of everyday claims. Finally, students

will learn how to prove things using propositional logic.

Staff Contact: Dr Nils Kurbis


Assessments: Formal Exam, Coursework

PHI121 Knowledge, Justification and Doubt


Aims/Description: This course aims to introduce students to philosophy by investigating

some basic and perennial problems in epistemology, concerning knowledge and justified belief. We will be considering the

conditions for knowledge and justified belief, and whether the

sceptic is right to claim that we have little of either or both. The course will begin by considering the relation between

knowledge and justified belief, and different accounts that have

been given of each. We will then focus on the attempts that have been made to show the sceptic that our epistemic resources

(such as perception, and inductive reasoning) are adequate to

provide us with knowledge and/or justified belief about such things as external objects and other minds; The success of these

attempts will be critically assessed.

Staff Contact: Dr Paul Faulkner



PHI124 Philosophy of Space and Time


Aims/Description: This module will cover some introductory

philosophical problems concerning space and time. We will start

by looking at the ancient paradoxes about motion due to Zeno of Elea. We will then consider questions about the structure of

space and time (are they continuous or atomistic? must time

have a beginning?); the relations between space, time and change (does time require change?); and our access to different

regions of time (can we have knowledge of the future? could we

travel into the past?).

Staff contact: Dr Stephen Makin




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PHI125 Matters of Life and Death


Aims/Description: What is so bad about death? Is life always as good? Is it always wrong for someone to take their own life?

Would it be wrong to help someone to die painlessly who was already dying of a painful illness? Is abortion ever, or always,

morally permissible? Do animals have rights which we infringe

by killing them or making them suffer? What, if anything, do we owe to the starving of the world? This course is designed to

encourage students to think carefully and constructively about

range of life-and-death moral dilemmas, developing skills of analysis and critical reasoning. Topics discussed will include:

death; suicide; euthanasia; abortion; animals; and famine relief.

Arguments for and against various positions on these questions will be looked at; and some use will be made of moral theory to

illuminate the issues.

Staff Contact: Dr Chris Bennett



PHI126 Mind, Brain and Personal Identity


Aims/Description: What makes me the person that I am? Am I a non-physical soul attached, somehow, to a physical body? Or

am I identical with that body, or with one of its parts, such as the

brain? Is it possible for me to survive death—either disembodied, resurrected, or reincarnated into a new body?

What makes me, now, the same person as I was when I was a

young child? Or am I perhaps not really the same person at all?

What is it to be a person? Are there traits, qualities, or capacities

that are distinctively human—perhaps, for example, our use of

language, or culture and cultural artifacts, or our rationality, or our capacity for self-consciousness? This course will examine

these issues and some historical and contemporary attempts to

understand them.

Staff contact: Professor Stephen Laurence



PHI128 Philosophy of Art and Literature


Aims/Description: This course discusses some of the

philosophical issues thrown up by the arts and our appreciation

of them. Some of these questions only apply to art with a capital ‗A‘, but many can equally be raised about more popular forms

of entertainment – computer games, trash novels, B-movies and

holiday snaps. Topics include the following: What is art, and why is it important to us? What is representation in art? Does

representation vary from one art form to another, so that, for

instance, pictures and words represent in very different ways? How does this affect the value of painting and literature? And

what of photography? Is it an art at all, or just the mechanical

recording of reality? What is it for art to express emotion? Is expression what defines art; or is art simply whatever certain

experts call art? Experience seems crucial to art, but does it

follow that if a perfect forgery is experienced in exactly the same way as the original, then, as works of art, the two are

equally good? And what of our judgements about art? Are they all subjective—is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Or can

there be rational argument about artworks?

Staff Contact: Professor Robert Hopkins, Philosophy



PHY104 Introduction to Astrophysics


Pre-Requisites: Students should have competenence above or at least equal to AS level in Physics and Mathematics.

Aims/Description: One of four half-modules forming the Level-1 Astronomy course, PHY104 aims to equip students with

a basic understanding of the important physical concepts and

techniques involved in astronomy with an emphasis on how fundamental results can be derived from fairly simple

observations. The course consists of four sections: (i) Basic

Concepts, Fluxes, Temperatures and Magnitudes; (ii) Astronomical Spectroscopy; (iii) Gravitational Astrophysics.

Parts (i),(ii) and (iii) each comprise some six lectures. The

lectures are supported by problem classes and laboratory work.

Restrictions: Above, or at least AS, or equivalent, in physics

and mathematics

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Laboratory Work, Tutorials, Problem Solving

Assessments: Formal Examination, Laboratory Work,

Coursework

Notes Basic algebra and calculus required.

PHY106 The Solar System


Pre-Requisites: Above, or at least AS, or equivalent in physics

and mathematics, or equivalent.

Aims/Description: One of the four half-modules forming the

Level 1 astronomy course, but may also be taken as a stand-

alone module. PHY106 is concerned with the structure, composition, and characteristics of the planets, moons and

minor bodies of the Solar System. In particular it is interested in

how these properties change and what this tell us about the origin and formation of the Solar System.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Problem Solving


PHY111 Our Evolving Universe


Aims/Description: How did the universe begin? Were the

chemical elements that make up your body shaped in the heart

of a dying star? Is it true that 90% of the mass of the universe

has yet to be detected? This module aims to answer these

questions by considering the origin, evolution and future of the

universe, the birth, life and death of stars, the evidence for other planetary systems and the prospects for the evolution of life

elsewhere. The course is a mix of lectures, reading and guest

seminars, and particularly emphasises the interplay between observational evidence and astrophysical theory.



POL109 Comparing Modern Polities


Pre-Requisites: Must have achieved an A and 2 B‘s at A Level

( or equivalent)

Aims/Description: This module examines the utility of the comparative approach to politics in an era of the proclaimed 'end

of history' and 'global convergence'. It examines executives in a


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number of political systems. It focuses on 'constitutional

engineering' by examining the effect that electoral and party

systems have on the structure of executive authority and the types of executive commonly used in political systems. These

are presidential, prime ministerial and mixed systems. It considers what is meant by 'strong' and 'weak' executives. The

cases examined are: US presidency, Brazilian presidency, UK

prime minister, German Federal Chancellor, Russian presidency and the French presidential system.

Staff Contact: Sarah Moga



POL112 British Politics


Pre-Requisites: Must have achieved an A and 2 B‘s at A Level

( or equivalent)

Aims/Description: This module examines key determinants and

dilemmas of British politics at the start of the twenty-first

century. It explores the historical formation of the British state through its constitution, its political parties and its political

economy. It analyses Englishness and Britishness, the debate on

decline, the future of the United Kingdom, the crisis of Conservatism and the demise of Socialism, through four

different circles of Union, Empire, Anglo-America and Europe

which have defined the identities and interests which continue to shape British politics.

Staff Contact: Sarah Moga



PSY105 Synthetic Psychology


Aims/Description: Traditional, analytic approaches in

psychology address the problem of the mind/brain by analyzing existing intelligent systems (humans and animals) using

controlled experiments. However, this difficult task has recently

been complemented by synthetic approaches that operate in the opposite direction¿trying to understand the mind/brain by

building artificial systems, such as robots and computer

programs, that exhibit intelligence of their own. Students will be shown how these analytic and synthetic approaches can work

together to advance the understanding of the mind and brain.

The course will be organised around the question of what progress that has been made so far in the quest to build

humanoid robots that are able to match human perceptual,

behavioural, cognitive and social abilities. Questions to be highlighted include: Can robots think? Could an artificial

humanoid have feelings, consciousness, or free will? What can

be learned by trying to answer these questions about the human mind and our own conscious experience?

Restrictions: maximum of 40 students only.


Assessments: Coursework and examination

PSY106 Memory, Skill and Everyday Life


Aims/Description: Have you ever been interviewed by the police? Have you ever given testimony in court? Do you think

that young children should be allowed to testify against their

abusers? Do you forget half the things you are told? Do you

know someone suffering from amnesia? Do you think you

remember things and then find out they never happened? Do you think that people who have better memories do better in

exams? Would you like a better memory? If so, how do you go about getting one? Do you want to know how children can turn

into world class performers? This module will attempt to answer

these questions for you. In the course of lectures and a practical class we will be talking about how well children recall events

they have experienced, how the courts in the UK assess the

reliability of witnesses, what makes people fantasise, what makes people forget, how people develop skills, and the best

strategies for recalling new information.

Staff Contact: Professor Rod Nicoloson

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory Sessions,

Seminars


Notes This module is part of a course accredited by the British

Psychological Society

PSY108 Neuroscience and Evolutionary

Psychology


Aims/Description: The course has three themes: (i) A

discussion of how selected commonly experienced mental

health problems can be understood in terms of specific disturbances of neurotransmission. (ii) A discussion of how the

origins of many behavioural interactions can be analysed from

an evolutionary, sociobiological perspective. (iii) Biophysical underpinnings of functional neuroimaging.

Staff Contact: Dr Paul Overton





PSY110 Social Understanding, Social

Communication, Social Places


Aims/Description: The course comprises a review of four

central topics in contemporary social psychology: 1. Attribution Theory and Social Explanations - asks how people make sense

of their social encounters; people as naive psychologists seeking

to understand the causes of their own and others behaviour; 2. Affiliation, Attraction and Love - asks how, out of the huge

range of people we encounter, we form the attachments we do;

3. Prosocial behaviour - looks at the psychological and situational factors that determine when people are willing to

help others; 4. Language and Communication - examines the

interaction between verbal and non-verbal communication in the maintenance of social behaviour.

Staff Contact: Dr Christopher Armitage

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorial, Laboratory Sessions




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Cannot be taken with: RUS105.

Aims/Description: The aim of the module is to provide students

with a basic knowledge of Russian pronunciation, writing, grammar and vocabulary as used in everyday situations likely to

be encountered on a visit to Russia. There will be lectures and oral practice classes. Receptive and productive skills in written

and spoken language are cultivated.

Staff Contact: Mrs Linda Hanna, Russian and Slavonic Studies

Teaching Methods: Problem Solving, Lectures


Examination

Notes Some experience of foreign language learning advisable.

RUS104 Russian for Beginners (II)



Pre-Requisites: RUS103 or equivalent.

Aims/Description: The module builds on the skills acquired in

Russian for Beginners (1) (RUS103) increasing the range of

vocabulary and grammar understood and the range of situations handled. By the end of this module, students should be able to

read simple, unedited texts in Russian, converse in a restricted

range of situations, write a short essay or letter and translate texts.

Staff Contact: Mrs Linda Hanna, Russian and Slavonic Studies

Teaching Methods: Problem Solving , Lectures


Examination

RUS105 Russian Language I



Pre-Requisites: A-level Russian or equivalent.

Aims/Description: To build on the language skills acquired at

A-level by means of an integrated programme of language classes in Russian grammar, translation, comprehension, and

oral practice. To improve productive and receptive language

skills.

Staff Contact: Ms L Nedialkova, Russian and Slavonic Studies

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Problem Solving/Example

Classes


Examination

RUS106 Russian Language II



Pre-Requisites: RUS105.

Aims/Description: To build on the language skills acquired at

A-level by means of an integrated programme of language classes in Russian grammar, translation, comprehension, and

oral practice. To improve productive and receptive language

skills through exposure to texts in Russian.

Staff Contact: Ms L Nedialkova, Russian and Slavonic Studies

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Problem Solving/Example

Classes

Assessments: Formal Examination, Coursework, Oral Examination

RUS110 Russian Society in the Twentieth

Century


Aims/Description: To provide an introduction to the history

and institutions of what was the Soviet Union and to show how

factors inherent in that history contributed to the collapse of Soviet power and to the emergence of contemporary, post-

Soviet Russia. The course is aimed at non-specialists, and no

previous knowledge of Russian history or politics is required. There is no Russian language content. Topics studied will

include the revolution of 1917; cultural reponses to revolution;

ideology; the nature of Soviet government and the role of the Communist Party; the economy; foreign policy; Stalinism and

de-Stalinisation; the Khrushchev reforms; Gorbachev and the

collapse of the Soviet Union; Post-Soviet Russia.

Staff Contact: Professor C Brandist, Russian and Slavonic

Studies



RUS120 Introduction to Russian Culture



major trends in Russian culture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As well as a number of literary texts by major authors,

the module covers film, the visual arts and the media; the

relationship between popular culture and elite culture is also considered. No knowledge of Russian is required.

Staff Contact: Professor Craig Brandist, Russian and Slavonic

Studies

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Problem


Assessments: Formal Examination, Essay

RUS121 Czech Language and Culture for

Beginners 1


Cannot be taken with: RUS307H, RUS307I. RUS125

Aims/Description: This module provides an introduction to contemporary standard Czech, as well as to the history and

culture of the Czech lands. Students learn the Czech sound

system and alphabet, and acquire basic reading, writing, listening and conversation skills. The

course focuses on the most basic grammar and vocabulary of the

language, and gives a firm grounding for the study of Czech at more advanced levels. They also have a course of lectures on

history and culture, delivered in English.

Staff Contact: Ms L Hanna, Russian and Slavonic Studies


Assessments: Written Language Examination, Culture/History

Takeaway Examination, Oral Examination


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RUS122 Czech Language and Culture for

Beginners 2


Cannot be taken with: RUS308H, RUS308I.RUS126


Aims/Description: This module continues an introduction to

contemporary standard Czech. Carrying on from RUS121,

students learn reading, writing, listening and conversation skills, master the basic grammar and vocabulary of the language, and

gain a firm grounding for the study of Czech at more advanced

levels. Special attention is paid to reading and writing skills.

Staff Contact: Ms L Hanna, Russian and Slavonic Studies


Assessments: Formal Examination, Essays, Oral Examination

RUS123 Polish Language and Culture for

Beginners 1


Cannot be taken with: RUS309H, RUS309I.RUS125

Aims/Description: This module provides an introduction to contemporary standard Polish, as well as to the history and

culture of Poland. Students learn the Polish sound system and

alphabet, and acquire basic reading, writing, listening and conversation skills. The module focuses on the most basic

grammar and vocabulary of the language, and gives a firm

grounding for the study of Polish at more advanced levels. They also have a course of lectures on history and culture, delivered

in English.

Staff Contact: Ms Anna Socha, Russian and Slavonic Studies


Assessments: Written Language Examination, Culture/History

Takeaway Examination, Oral Examination

RUS124 Polish Language and Culture for

Beginners 2


Cannot be taken with: RUS310H, RUS310I, RUS126


Aims/Description: This module continues an introduction to

contemporary standard Polish. Carrying on from the first

semester of Polish, students learn reading, writing, listening and conversation skills, master the basic grammar and vocabulary of

the language, and gain a firm grounding for the study of Polish

at more advanced levels. Special attention is paid to reading and writing skills.

Staff Contact: Ms Anna Socha, Russian and Slavonic Studies


Assessments: Formal Examination, Essays, Oral Examination

RUS125 History of East-Central Europe I


Cannot be taken with: RUS121, RUS123.

Pre-Requisites: None.

Co-Requisites: RUS126

Aims/Description: This module examines the history and

culture of Central Europe up to the early modern period,

especially with relation to the Czech lands and Poland, through a series of lectures, student-directed seminars and presentations.

Staff Contact: Mr Ludek Knittl, Russian and Slavonic Studies


Assessments: Presentation/Podcast and Invigilated Examination

RUS126 History of East-Central Europe II


Cannot be taken with: RUS122, RUS124.


Aims/Description: This module examines the history and

culture of Central Europe, especially with relation to the Czech lands and Poland in the modern period, through a series of

lectures, student-directed seminars and presentations.

Staff Contact: Mr Ludek Knittl, Russian and Slavonic Studies


Assessments: Presentation/Podcast and Invigilated Examination

SCS1001 The Sociological Imagination


Aims/Description: This module aims to introduce students to basic sociological concepts, such as 'the sociological

imagination', 'social interaction', 'social identity', 'deviance' and

'globalisation' and illustrate how these can be applied to everyday life. Drawing on the work of key thinkers in sociology,

a range of everyday life situations, such as mobile phone use,

shopping and travel will be used as exemplary cases

Staff Contact: Kevin Farnsworth

SCS1003 Social Divisions in Contemporary

Society


Aims/Description: The aim of this unit is to explore a key concern of sociology to explain how and why material and

symbolic rewards are distributed unequally. It will consider the

unequal distribution of wealth, privilege and power and, in doing so, will question common-sense understandings of various

inequalities in society. It will focus on various social divisions

including the `big three' of social class, gender and race, as well as sexuality, age, religion and disability. Major themes will be

explored with a predominantly British- and policy-related focus,

although global divisions and inequalities will also be included for consideration.


Teaching Methods: Lectures, Independent Study, Drop-in surgeries


SCS1005 Gender, Sexuality and Society


Aims/Description: This unit intends to address the following

questions regarding gender and sexuality and their interaction

with society: What do we mean by gender and sexuality? How

do we do gender and sexuality? How do we see gender and sexuality? How do we control gender and sexuality?


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Teaching Methods: Lectures, Independent Study, Drop-in

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SCS1007 Understanding Crime


Aims/Description: Crime is a major social problem in virtually all societies. In this module, sociological understandings of

crime are discussed, often with reference to their implications

for policy. The module will introduce you to major research about crime in contemporary Britain and help you to understand

the contribution of sociology to its analysis. This module will be

of value to anyone thinking about a career in the criminal justice

services, journalism, public service, the voluntary sector and

anyone interested in understanding the significance of crime in

contemporary British society



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SCS1009 Social Policy and Social Problems



the material and theoretical concerns of social policy by addressing the question - "What are social problems and how

do societies deal with them?". It considers collective responses

to social problems in historical and contemporary context, and the effects of social change on the design and delivery of

welfare policies in economically advanced countries. It also

explores changes in the ways that policy is made and presented, and the problems of funding and delivering welfare services in

the twenty-first century.



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SCS1011 Classical Sociological Theory


Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to introduce

foundational theories in sociology. The lectures will describe

the ideas of leading theorists Durkheim, Marx, and Weber with reference to the social context in which they lived and wrote.

Lectures will analyze the primary texts of sociological throught

with reference to the social contexts in which they emerged. This will include a look at the concerns of the first generation of

sociological thinkers, their understanding of changes in

European societies at the time, and the way in which their ideas inform an understanding of issues and problems in the

contemporary world.



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SCS1013 The Globalisation of Culture:

Persistence and Change


Aims/Description: This unit will take a social anthropological

approach towards understanding the concept of culture and the ways in which it informs the organisation and practices of

societies around the world - specifically in terms of their values

and belief systems and traditional practices. From this basis, it will go on to not only examine the impact of social change and

globalisation on different cultures, but also highlight the ways in

which cultural ways of living continue to persist despite globalisation or have become more fundamental to societies as a

result of globalisation.



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SNM125 Social Patterns of Health and Illness


Aims/Description: This module will introduce students to

sociological and psychological understandings of health illness

and disease. It will examine the inter-relationship between health, illness, disease and society, through lectures, seminars

and critical appraisal of relevant literature. The topics covered

by the module will include: human development; health and illness across the lifecycle; concepts of health and illness from

sociological and psychological perspectives; changing patterns

of health and illness; social inequalities in health; and debates

about the role of medicine in contemporary society.

Staff Contact: Mark Limb, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Teaching Methods: Lectures, seminars and group work exercises

Assessments: Literature review, coursework

SNM128 Mental Health: Madness and Meaning


Aims/Description: The unit will provide students with an opportunity to develop their understanding of the major issues,

controversies and practices related to mental health and to older

concepts of madness. The problems of classification, diagnosis, appropriate evidence base and treatments are discussed.

Medical, psychological and sociological perspectives are

explored as well as some possible subjective meanings.

Staff Contact: Tony Ryan, School of Nursing and Midwifery



SNM129 Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Health Care


Aims/Description: This course aims to provide students with a

background knowledge of basic legal principles and ethical

theory and the values which influence health care professionals when involved in ethical decision making. In addition, case

study discussions will provide students with an opportunity to

apply these legal principles and ethical theory to current and controversial ethical dilemmas. By the end of the course,

students will be able to participate in group discussions and


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demonstrate an awareness of the competing perspectives in

health care ethics.

Staff Contact: Gary Albutt, School of Nursing and Midwifery



SNM130 Organisation of Modern Healthcare


Aims/Description: This unit will explore the range of

professional health care roles within the NHS. It will examine

how these individuals with different roles and responsibilities work together and deliver care to patients. The changing

demands made on those professionals by both the government

and patients are challenging traditional roles and responsibilities.

An introduction will be made to the background and theory of

how organisations work, which will enable students to develop an understanding of the modern NHS in a wider context. In a

rapidly changing NHS students will discuss the current debates

and the prospects for future professional developments.

Staff Contact: Mick Ashman, School of Nursing and

Midwifery



SNM134 User Expectations of Health and Social

Care


Aims/Description:

This unit in user expectations of health and social care

introduces students to the key theme of changing expectations of

care. Students are provided with opportunities to learn about recent policy drivers within the fields of health and social care

which, to a greater extent than before, define `expertise' in

health and social care as located within patients' and carers' experience, rather than exclusively in medical knowledge. Both

research-based evidence and first-hand accounts of users'

expectations and experiences of health and social care are made available to students on this unit.

Staff Contact: David Reid, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Teaching Methods: Lectures, seminars


SNM135 Health and the individual


Aims/Description: This module will introduce students to some

basic psychological and sociological concepts of the individual and their health. In particular, subjective experiences of health

and illness and adjustment to stressful life events will be

considered. The module will also explore the relationship between informal and formal health care, and people's changing

expectations of care. Topics covered will include: understanding

health-related behaviour and coping strategies; subjective experiences of chronic illness and adjustment to specific life

events; healthcare professional and patient interaction.

Staff Contact: Sharron Hinchliff, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Teaching Methods: Lectures, seminars

Assessments: Project based assignment

TRP105 The Environmental Challenge


Aims/Description: Environmental and ecological challenges are becoming increasingly important in socio-spatial regulation.

This module introduces students to the main concepts and

theories that underpin environmental policy-making with particular reference to the issues and examples at local, national

and global scales. This module has four main aims: (1) to

examine the key environmental challenges facing human societies; (2) to explore past, present and possible future

responses to those challenges; (3) to provide students with a

range of conceptual and analytical tools for analysing political and regulatory responses to environmental conflict and (4) to

provide students with knowledge and understanding to assist in

confronting environmental challenges.

Staff Contact: Dr Aidan While

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Problem solving,

Independent Study


TRP107 Economics for Spatial Planning


Aims/Description: This module provides an overview of both

theoretical economics and the structure of the UK economy. The first part of the module will consider a number of

perspectives on the way an economy operates. Particular

attention will be given to market exchange, as modelled by orthodox economic analysis as well as looking at a number of

alternative views of economic behaviour; for example,

institutional economics and socioeconomics. The second part of the module will examine key characteristics of the UK

economy, including issues such as economic cycles,

unemployment, land markets and the role of the public and voluntary sectors. Where appropriate, geographical and social

differences in economic opportunities and outcomes will be

highlighted.

Staff Contact: Dr Craig Watkins



TRP108 Information and Communication

Skills for Planners


Aims/Description: The skills needed to be able to find,

evaluate, summarise and critically evaluate information are all vital to success in an undergraduate degree programme, and are

also key transferable skills. This module will provide training in

a wide range of methods for information handling and communication. The teaching is largely in workshops, with

students expected to take more responsibility for their own

learning as the module progresses. Lectures provide basic tuition in skills, whilst workshops and a range of exercises are

used to develop these skills.

Staff Contact: Dr Paula Meth

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Problem solving, Independent

Study, Student Conference

Assessments: Course work, Library exercise (10%), Plagiarism

Skills Quiz (10%)


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TRP109 Data Analysis and Presentation


Aims/Description: This module will serve as an introduction to

quantitative research methods, with a specific focus on data sources, analysis methods and presentation techniques for policy

analysis in social science. It will expose students to a wide

variety of substantive issues surrounding the use of data in practice and enhance their understanding of methods used in the

real world policy settings. Students will access and use a range

of different datasets, covering demographics, property, and land use. They will be required to demonstrate competence in

accessing, analysing and presenting such data in order to gain a

deeper understanding of key issues.

Staff Contact: Keely Robinson


Study, Help Sessions

Assessment: Formal Exam

TRP131 The Making of Urban Places


Aims/Description: The module provides an introduction to the

history of urbanisation and the development of systems of town planning. The first part of the module covers the history of

urbanisation from the very first settlements to the present day.

Though much of this part focuses on urban development in Europe, it also covers American urbanisation and the problems

of urbanisation in the developing world. The second part of the

module deals with the emergence of measures to regulate urban development from the middle ages to the 20th century. It ends

with the passing of the 1947 Town & Country Planning Act.

Staff Contact: Dr Philip Booth

Restrictions: Restricted to students on TRPU103, TRPU104,

GEOU109, LSCU102


Study


Notes Must be taken for accreditation by the Royal Town

Planning Institute.

TRP132 Planning Project


Aims/Description: The aim of this module is to help you

develop an understanding of what a planning problem looks

like, and how to understand planning dilemmas in a real-life

project context. The module will develop your skills of analysis for urban places and gain a basic knowledge of planning tools to

address urban issues. You will also develop basic design and

drawing skills

Staff Contact: Dr Paula Meth


Assessments: Course Work

WebCT resources are available for this module


Planning Institute.

TRP133 Development, Planning and the State


Aims/Description: The module provides an introduction to

state intervention into land and property development and to

current planning law and practice. Having considered land-use

patterns within an unrestrained market economy, the first part of

the module covers the development of state machinery in the

nineteenth century and the current structure of national, regional

and local government. The central part of the module

introduces the British planning system as an administrative tool

and the final third of the module explores its application to

matters of current concern including the accomodation of new

housebuilding at the sub-regional scale, and urban conservation.

Staff Contact: Mr Peter Bibby




Planning Institute.

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