| CODE | PSY2650 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Student Representation at University | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This optional study-unit will combine experiential learning with active reflection on that learning. It will facilitate student participation in a number of meetings within University structures such as Senate, Council, Faculty Boards and Boards of Studies and recognise their preparation for the said meetings, as well as student participation in Senate-recognised Student Societies through their roles as executive members. It will also give students the opportunity to participate in a structured experiential seminar as well as to reflect on their learning through a reflective log on their practice. Study-Unit Aims: This optional study-unit will give university students the opportunity to participate in University administrative and academic affairs, or in the organisation of activities carried out by Student Societies, reflect on that participation and the consequent learning as well as develop their interpersonal and group skills. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Become cognisant of the impact student participation may have on the University’s responsiveness to changing educational needs; - Become more conversant with University structures; - Be able to increase awareness of the University’s response to societal needs. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Develop active participation in University structures; - Develop interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic; - Develop group skills; - Develop communication skills; - Become active citizens. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: http://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/t-kits?inheritRedirect=true |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | To register for this study-unit students have to be currently serving as student representatives or intending to contest the student representatives elections during the current academic year. | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Fieldwork and Seminar | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Mary Anne Lauri Carmen Mangion |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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