| CODE | SOC3008 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Directed Learning | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Sociology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Individual students will work under guidance of designated tutors to engage with particular areas of scholarly literature. The tutors will work closely with the student in the selection of the topic to be focused on. They will offer regular supervision meetings to give guidance on recommended readings and offer individual tutorials to clarify and shore up any conceptual issues of concern as required. Tutors will also read and give feedback on the manuscript in progress. Study-Unit Aims: - empower students to take ownership of their learning by setting goals and developing a plan to achieve them; - enable students to develop an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of their subject area; - encourage students to critically engage with key theoretical and empirical literature and appraise it; - develop students' ability to synthesise theories and findings. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of their subject area; - identify and explain key sociological concepts and arguments in their subject area; - demonstrate critical engagement with pertinent literature; - analyse the state of literature around the subject area, including knowledge gaps and limitations. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - conduct literature searches using online and library resources; - develop critical thinking and appraisal skills; - strengthen academic writing skills through the writing of a literature review. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - To be tailored for each student by assigned tutor, depending on their chosen subject area. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Independent Study and Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Mario Vassallo |
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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 Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice.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 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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