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HUM10030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Introduction to Arts (HUM10030)

Subject:
Humanities
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Languages, Cultures & Linguis
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr Feargal Murphy
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides students with an opportunity to identify and develop the skills and resources which will maximize their success at university. The purpose of this module is to facilitate students in achieving the highest grades possible across their modules in Arts and Humanities. The module aims include developing an understanding of university expectations, enhancing academic skills, and developing an understanding of the different learning and assessment practices used in a University. Specific topics covered include critical thinking, academic writing skills, effective reading and note-taking. A number of short written and online assignments are completed over the course of the module.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module you will have:
Identify the basic skills underlying the study of Arts/humanities
Take concise, accurate notes
Identify and define an essay topic or theme
Select and find relevant written and internet sources for the exploration of that theme
Utilise citation systems
Master different forms of assessment
Define, identify and avoid plagiarism
Organize a communicative essay
Manage time more effectively
Process information effectively
Think critically
Control learning strategies
Understand learning outcomes
Begin to develop a learning portfolio
Apply Metacognition to their learning

Indicative Module Content:

Lectures will involve interaction, writing for learning and surveys.
The module will promote: Thinking, finding, communicating

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

46
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, portfolio

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BMGT10130 - Mastering University Learning, BMGT10190 - Effective Learning and Develop, HUM10010 - Study Skills in the Humanities, HUM10040 - Academic Writing in Practice, SMGT10260 - CoreSkills for SportManagement


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Portfolio: Evidence of improvements made as a result of taking the module, with a reflective essay about your esperience during the module, and your plans for continued improvement. Week 15 Graded No

50

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Semester to-do plan, and week by week timetable for the semester. Week 4 Graded No

30

 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Writing for learning exercises in-class Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No

20

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Cottrell, S. (2005) Critical Thinking Skills. - This book will help develop your thinking and argumentation skills
Cottrell, S. (2003) The Study Skills Handbook. - This book will help develop your basic study skills
Greetham, B. (2001) How to Write Better Essays. - This book is a good resource for developing your essay writing skills
Pears, R. and G. Shields (2013) Cite Them Right. - This book is an excellent resource for referencing and bibliography
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