Description

Elective modules at study abroad host institutions must be approved by the Stage 3 Study Abroad Co-ordinator and should normally be at NQF Level 5 or above while not substantially overlapping modules that have already been taken as part of the degree. Students are encouraged to select electives that are characteristic of the culture of the host country and/or that will broaden their education.

Module Aims

Elective modules within the Study Abroad programmes are intended to enable the student to develop their understanding of the educational system and culture of of the host country and institution.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

A student who has passed this module should be able to:

• Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
  1. specified by host institution;
• Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
  2. specified by host institution;
  3. study successfully within the system of an overseas university;
• Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
  4. specified by host institution;
  5. manage their own learning and make appropriate use of support material.

Syllabus Plan

As specified by host institution.

Learning and Teaching

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment

Notes: Assessment assignment patterns follow the conventions of the host institution. The above entries are only indicative of typical arrangements. Grades awarded by overseas institutions are converted to Exeter grades using the conversion procedures described in the Physics Handbook

Resources

The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that students are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Instructor(s).

Core text:

• Not applicable

Supplementary texts:

• Not applicable

ELE:

Further Information

Prior Knowledge Requirements

Re-assessment

Re-assessment is not available except when required by referral or deferral.

Notes: Re-assessment arrangement follow the conventions of the host institution

KIS Data Summary

Miscellaneous