A range of current “hot-topics” in research are introduced. Students have the opportunity to study one selected subject in depth, and prepare a Presentation.
Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Summer Term 2018-19 |
Subject content aims:
To introduce a range of relevant ‘hot topics’ in communications, which may be not dealt with elsewhere
Graduate skills aims:
To have an opportunity to study a novel topic in depth
To gain formative practice in preparing a detailed technical presentation.
Subject content learning outcomes
After successful completion of this module, students will:
Have an appreciation of a selection of the current most important issues in communications.
Graduate skills learning outcomes
After successful completion of this module, students will:
Be familiar with literature searching techniques, and the use of the library and Internet in finding information.
Have practice in preparation and delivery of a presentation.
Topics will vary from time to time.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Oral presentation/seminar/exam Presentation |
N/A | 100 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Write an in-depth paper |
N/A | 100 |
During student’s preparation period, there will be individual or small-group progress sessions on a supervision-type basis, providing feedback; this may include trial presentation sessions. Feedback will also be given following the final assessed presentation in the form of direct verbal feedback reinforced with an e-mail within two weeks.
TBC