Study Abroad

FBTE38000 Study Abroad 120 Full year Undergraduate Level 6 Paul Cowell Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 60.0 The unit builds on students’ understanding of fashion and textiles theory and the examples given in lectures, allowing students to apply these to a different cultural learning experience. The unit builds on students’ understanding of fashion and textiles theory and the examples given in lectures, allowing students to apply these to a different cultural learning experience. Students will develop their understanding of cultural situations, how to manage them and develop their abilities through reflective practice. <div> The unit aims to:   <ul> <li> Enable students to transfer UK classroom learning to an international context</li> <li> Develop interpersonal skills within different cultural environments</li> <li> Facilitate students development in order that they can apply their diverse cultural experiences on Study Abroad, to their final year studies</li> </ul></div>  A greater depth of the learning outcomes are covered in the following sections:<ul> <li>Knowledge and understanding</li> <li>Intellectual skills</li> <li>Practical skills</li> <li>Transferable skills and personal qualities</li></ul> <ul><li>Appreciate the relationship between related academic programmes in different educational cultures</li><li>Understanding the approaches of different cultures</li><li>Identify how their own culture learning contributes to interaction with learners in other countries</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:A13. Demonstrate a cultural sensitivity and awareness necessary to function effectively in the organisation/ host country.  <ul><li>Solve problems as they arise</li><li>Critically evaluate their role in the classroom</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:B6. Undertake the development and execution of a major independent project in an appropriate area.B7. Communicate subject-knowledge and expertise effectively within an industrial environment.B8. Demonstrate knowledge of their learning in different contextual frameworks and situations, both within and beyond their chosen field.  <ul><li>Communicate effectively with all educational representatives</li><li>Communicate with their University representative</li><li>Be a well organised student</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:C3. Act Autonomously with limited supervision or direction within negotiated guidelines, individually and as part of a team.C7. Operate successfully in a business/ industrial / cultural context. <ul><li>Make a positive contribution to peers’ learning</li><li>Develop enhanced cultural awareness.</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:D1. An ability to act ethically and communicate appropriately in a variety of complex and unpredictable contexts.D2. An ability to plan, manage and evaluate the investigation into and acquisition of new knowledge.D3. Clear and effective communication, using a range of styles and employing various media appropriate to the context.D4. Effective engagement in problem solving, academic discussion and presentation of arguments in a professional manner to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.D5. Critical reflection upon own performance and use this to identify areas for personal development as part of a lifelong learning strategy and a foundation for continuing professional development.D7. An understanding of factors that enhance group processes; leadership, negotiation and team working, evaluating own effectiveness with a team and modifying own behaviour as appropriate.D9. The transferable skills and personal qualities needed to function in an organisation/ host country <div> </div>  Canvas will be used to present online study materials, including videos, lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Canvas will also be used for the submission of assessments.You will spend a full year studying at a partner university overseas. You are expected to take the equivalent of 120 Manchester credits at your host university. Details of the credit system/standard workload and course catalogue links for each partner University can be found in Appendix 2 of the Study and Work Abroad Handbook. Your Unit/course selection must be agreed by your host university and the unit coordinator/ academic exchange advisor in Manchester. Changes to your unit/course selection during the year must also be approved by the unit coordinator/academic exchange advisor in Manchester. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Written and verbal. N Williams, K. Woolliams, M. Spiro, J. (2012) Pocket Writing Skills: Reflective Writing, Palgrave Macmillan.  Lectures 22 0 0