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Catalogue of Generally Available Units

ECOI0008: The modern world economy 1
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic: Economics
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX70 OT30
Requisites:
Aims & Objectives: The aim of this Unit is to equip students with an historical, institutional and descriptive understanding of economic issues and institutions in a global context. The Unit is appropriate for specialist students of economics and will support and provide a context for first year units in introductory micro and macroeconomics. The Unit is also appropriate for non-specialist students, who may wish to take only one or two course units in economics, and will introduce them to some of the central principles of economics via the policy questions and institutional arrangements which confront modern economies.
Content:
Growth and development in the world economy since the Second World War; patterns of international trade and investment; the role of multi national corporations; employment and income distribution in the world economy; limitations on national policy effectiveness; international economic institutions and the regulation of international trade, investment and finance. Key text: Peter Dicken, Global Shift

ECOI0009: The modern world economy 2
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic: Economics
Level: Level 1
Assessment: ES30 EX70
Requisites: Pre ECOI0008
Aims & Objectives: This Unit is a continuation from ECOI0008 The Modern World Economy 1. Its aim is to provide students with an understanding of the economic issues which have affected various regions of the world in the post second world war period. It is designed to be accessible to both specialist and non-specialist students of economics.
Content:
The course unit comprises three regional studies: the European Union, Transitional Economies of East and Central Europe, East Asia. European Union: The development of economic integration in Europe; static and dynamic effects of economic integration; trade creation and diversion and the economics of customs unions; factor mobility and the common market; fiscal and monetary harmonisation; optimum currency areas and the European Monetary System; the role of the European Central Bank and the problem of Europe-wide macroeconomic policy. Transitional Economies: Central planning, operation and failure; the state of transition today; expanding the European Union to embrace Central and Eastern Europe East Asia: Interpretations of the East Asian "miracle" (pre-1997); causes and consequences of the current crisis; longer term prospects for sustainable development. Key texts: D. Swann, The Economics of the Common Market James Forder, Both Sides of the Coin: The Arguments Against the Euro and EMU F. McDonald, European Economic Integration D. Dyker (ed), The European Economy D. Gros and A. Steinherr, Winds of Change Grahame Thompson (ed), Economic Dynamism in the Asia- Pacific K.S. Jomo (ed), Tigers in Trouble: Financial Governance, Liberalisation and Crises in East Asia

ECOI0077: Introduction to international development
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Aim:The aim of the Unit is to give students an understanding of developing countries in the international order. By the end of the course unit students will have some knowledge of the main development paradigms and critical evaluation of them and a firm grasp of key issues in contemporary international development.
Content:
Introducing the main paradigms: Modernisation, Dependency, Globalisation and Sustainable Development; Defining development; Conceptualising and measuring poverty in developing societies; Development, Knowledge and Intervention; Development and the Environment. Key texts: S. Corbridge (ed) Development Studies: A Reader P. Preston Development Theory Diana Hunt Economic Theories of Development T. Allen et al Poverty and Development in the 1990s

ECOI0078: Developing countries in world politics
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Aim: to give students an introduction to the main personalities and events in the international arena which have contributed to the present position of developing countries in the current global order. Learning objectives: to ensure that students have an awareness of the differences and similarities of experience of developing countries in different regions of the world.
Content:
.The emergence of the League of Nations and the United Nations system; Bretton-Woods; Developing Countries in the Cold War; India and South Asia: Independence and Partition; Southeast Asia and Peasant Revolutions; African independence and the South African liberation struggle; the Middle-East: Arab nationalism and oil wealth; Latin America: revolution and dictatorship. Key texts: Peter Calvocoressi World Politics Since 1945 Michael Howard (ed) The Oxford History of the Twentieth Century Hedley Bull and Adam Watson (eds) The Expansion of International Society

EDUC0001: Exploring effective learning
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit is intended for those students who wish to explore their own learning and to develop strategies for improving it. The unit reviews learning in lectures, tutorials, seminars etc and assessment as encountered by students in higher education. Starting from the students own approaches to learning it considers more effective ways based on experience and research.
Content:
The nature of learning; what is learnt (skills, knowledge, values etc.); learning styles; learning in groups; autonomy in learning; communication as part of the learning process; study skills; presentation skills; time management; assessment and being assessed. This is the recommended unit for those wishing to do one education unit in the year, outside their degree programme.

EDUC0002: Learning: Theory & context
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit will consider more theoretical aspects of learning. It will consider theories of learning and their application in particular situations including schools, colleges, universities and lifelong learning. It will also explore the implications of new technologies for learning and the impact of visual literacy on learning.
Content:
Learning theories; information processing; experiential learning; metacognition; reflection; language and learning; memory. Contexts for learning: schools, further education, higher education, distance and open learning, the workplace, lifelong learning. It is advisable to have done EDUC0001 before this unit, but it is not a requirement. However, Natural Science students must have taken EDUC0001 in order to undertake this unit.

EDUC0003: Education in society
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit will consider the role of education in society. It will be based on an assessment of the purposes of education and of educational organisations such as schools, colleges and universities. It will consider government policies towards education; how these policies are formed and what they mean in practice. Examples will be drawn from the UK and wider.
Content:
Aims and purposes of education in different societies and through time; the politics of education; the role of state in education policy and practice: national curricula, national development plans, centralised and decentralised systems, the relationship between education and culture; the hidden curriculum; vocationalism; educational alternatives; Europeanisation and globalisation.

EDUC0004: Educational institutions as organisations
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit considers educational institutions as organisations. It will look at how these institutions are organised around their key purposes. It will consider key organisational issues such as curriculum design and implementation, equal opportunities, staff development, measuring and identifying effectiveness, ways of improving the quality of provision; the learning institution.
Content:
Schools/colleges/universities as organisations; purposes of the organisations and the practical implications; curriculum purposes and design; equalising opportunities: class, gender, race etc; curriculum strategies: setting, banding, streaming, differentiating, learning support/special needs, pastoral care, assessment, cross-curricular elements; measuring/identifying effectiveness and approaches to improvement; the culture of the teacher: staff development/professional development issues; open learning, lifelong learning, access to learning and accreditation of learning.

EDUC0005: Science education in practice
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit considers teaching and theories of teaching within the context of science education. The unit includes practical activities within a teaching context which are designed to illustrate the underlying theories. The unit considers issues such as curriculum, assessment, purposes, elements of instructional design and the role of the teacher.
Content:
The relationship between teaching and learning; issues related to designing a curriculum for science: why teach science, how do we learn science, elements of science teaching, conceptual nature of science learning; designing a science curriculum; implementing an aspect of a science curriculum and evaluating it; assessing learning in science. This unit is intended for science, engineering and mathematics students who may be interested in a career in teaching.

EDUC0006: Issues in science education
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit considers key issues in science education. Examples include: the purposes of science education, public understanding of science, how science is learnt, science learning in relation to practical experience, assessment of science learning, equal opportunities in science education.
Content:
The issues will change from time to time, examples include: Theories of learning science, their practical implications and value to the science educator, for example, constructivism and Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education (CASE); the nature and role of practical experience in science learning; equal opportunities in science education; the purposes of science education in for example, the public understanding of science; the nature of science in National Curricula.

ESML0144: Chinese stage 1A (beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Chinese
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0145
Aims & learning objectives:
An introduction to basic Chinese ("putonghua") as a preparation to communicating in a Chinese context.
Content:
Basic Chinese grammatical forms. Recognition and production of essential Chinese characters; the Chinese phonetic system and the Pinyin system. Initial emphasis will be placed on speaking and listening. Reading and writing tasks of an appropriate nature will be gradually incorporated. Special attention will be paid to the recognition and differentiation of tones. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. Usually some evidence of competence in another foreign language is required.

ESML0145: Chinese stage 1B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0144
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 1A
Content:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 1A

ESML0146: Chinese stage 2A (post beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to consolidate existing knowledge of Chinese, to develop listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to reinforce grammar, in order to enable students to operate in a Chinese speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering the appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary and there will be continued emphasis on tones and pronunciation. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short talks and undertake writing tasks in Chinese. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements.

ESML0147: Chinese stage 2B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 2A

ESML0148: Chinese stage 3A (advanced beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the Chinese covered in Chinese Stage 2 A and B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary relating to China, Singapore and Taiwan. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which Chinese is spoken. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements.

ESML0149: Chinese stage 3B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 3A
Content:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 3A

ESML0150: French stage 7A (advanced) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0151
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to consolidate, refine and enhance previous advanced knowledge of French
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to France and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which French is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. GCE Advanced Level French or equivalent required.

ESML0151: French stage 7B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0150
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of French Stage 7A
Content:
A continuation of French Stage 7A

ESML0152: French stage 8A (post advanced) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Continued consolidation and enhancement of the language already acquired in French Stage 7A and 7B
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to France and may include short works of literature or extracts from longer works. Where numbers permit, some subject-specific material may be included, covering the relevant scientific and technological areas and/or business and industry. There will be discussion and analysis in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials with the potential for small-scale research projects and presentations. Audio and video materials form an integral part of this study, along with newspaper, magazine and journal articles. Students are actively encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, by additional reading, links with native speakers and participating in events at which French is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0153: French stage 8B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of French Stage 8A
Content:
A continuation of French Stage 8A

ESML0154: French stage 9A (further advanced) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of the work outlined in French 8A and 8B
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Teaching materials used cover a wide variety of sources and cover aspects of cultural political and social themes relating to France. Works of literature or extracts may be included, as well as additional subject-specific material, as justified by class size. This may encompass scientific and technological topics as well as materials relevant to business and industry. There will be discussion in the target language of topics relating to and generated by the teaching materials, with the potential for small-scale research projects and presentations. Audio and video materials form an integral part of this study, along with newspaper, magazine and journal articles. Students are actively encouraged to consolidate their linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, by additional reading, links with native speakers and participating in events at which French is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0155: French stage 9B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of French Stage 9A
Content:
A continuation of French Stage 9A

ESML0156: French stage 4A (intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0157
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to consolidate existing knowledge of French, to develop listening, reading, writing and speaking, and to reinforce grammar, in order to enable students to operate in a French-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation relating to a selection of topics. Remedial work is carried out where necessary. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and letters in French. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. GCSE Grade C in French or equivalent required.

ESML0157: French stage 4B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0156
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of French Stage 4A
Content:
A continuation of French Stage 4A

ESML0158: French stage 5A (post intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the French covered in French Stage 4A and 4B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to France and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which French is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0159: French stage 5B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of course French Stage 5A
Content:
A continuation of course French Stage 5A

ESML0160: French stage 6A (advanced intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course concentrates on the more advanced aspects of French with continued emphasis on practical application of language skills in a relevant context, in order to refine further the student's abilities.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. There is continued further development of the pattern of work outlined in French Stage 5A and 5B

ESML0161: French stage 6B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: French
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of course French Stage 6A
Content:
A continuation of course French Stage 6A

ESML0162: German stage 1A (beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0163
Aims & learning objectives:
An introduction to everyday German, in order to enable the student to cope at a basic level in a German speaking environment, concentrating on oral/aural communication and reading.
Content:
Initial emphasis will be placed on speaking, listening and reading. As vocabulary is acquired more attention will be given to grammar. Writing tasks of a relevant and appropriate nature will be incorporated. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. Usually some evidence of competence in another foreign language is required.

ESML0163: German stage 1B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0162
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 1A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 1A

ESML0164: German stage 2A (post beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in German Stage 1A and 1B to enhance listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar, in order to enable students to operate in a German-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and letters in German Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0165: German stage 2B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 2A

ESML0166: German stage 3A (advanced beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the German covered in German Stage 2A and 2B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary relating to a selection of topics. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to German speaking countries and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which German is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0167: German stage 3B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 3A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 3A

ESML0168: German stage 7A (advanced) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0169
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to consolidate, refine and enhance previous advanced knowledge of German
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to German speaking countries and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which German is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. GCE Advanced Level German or equivalent required.

ESML0169: German stage 7B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0168
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 7A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 7A

ESML0170: German stage 8A (post advanced) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Continued consolidation and enhancement of the language already acquired in German Stage 7A and 7B
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to German speaking countries and may include short works of literature or extracts from longer works. Where numbers permit, some subject-specific material may be included, covering the relevant scientific and technological areas and/or business and industry. There will be discussion and analysis in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials with the potential for small-scale research projects and presentations. Audio and video materials form an integral part of this study, along with newspaper, magazine and journal articles. Students are actively encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, by additional reading, links with native speakers and participating in events at which German is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0171: German stage 8B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 8A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 8A

ESML0174: German stage 4A (intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0175
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to consolidate existing knowledge of German, to develop listening, reading, writing and speaking, and to reinforce grammar, in order to enable students to operate in a German-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation relating to a selection of topics. Remedial work is carried out where necessary. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and letters in German. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. GCSE Grade C in German or equivalent required.

ESML0175: German stage 4B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0174
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German 4A
Content:
A continuation of German 4A

ESML0176: German stage 5A (post intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the German covered in German Stage 4A and 4B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to German speaking countries and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which German is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0177: German stage 5B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 5A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 5A

ESML0178: German stage 6A (advanced intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course concentrates on the more advanced aspects of German with continued emphasis on practical application of language skills in a relevant context, in order to refine further the student's abilities.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. There is continued further development of the pattern of work outlined in German Stage 5A and 5B

ESML0179: German stage 6B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: German
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 6A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 6A

ESML0180: Italian stage 1A (beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Italian
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0181
Aims & learning objectives:
An introduction to everyday Italian, in order to enable the student to cope at a basic level in an Italian speaking environment, concentrating on oral/aural communication and reading.
Content:
Initial emphasis will be placed on speaking, listening and reading. As vocabulary is acquired more attention will be given to grammar. Writing tasks of a relevant and appropriate nature will be incorporated. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. Usually some evidence of competence in another foreign language is required.

ESML0181: Italian stage 1B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Italian
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0180
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Italian Stage 1A
Content:
A continuation of Italian Stage 1A

ESML0182: Italian stage 2A (post beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Italian
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in Italian Stage 1A and 1B, to enhance listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar, in order to enable students to operate in an Italian-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and letters in Italian. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0183: Italian stage 2B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Italian
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Italian Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Italian Stage 2A

ESML0184: Italian stage 3A (advanced beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Italian
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the Italian covered in Italian Stage 2A and 2B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary relating to a selection of topics. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to Italy and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which Italian is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classwork.

ESML0185: Italian stage 3B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Italian
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Italian Stage 3A
Content:
A continuation of Italian Stage 3A

ESML0186: Japanese 1A (beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Japanese
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0187
Aims & learning objectives:
An introduction to everyday Japanese, in order to enable the student to cope at a basic level in a Japanese speaking environment, concentrating on oral/aural communication and the reading and writing of the 2 phonetic Japanese scripts and selected kanji (Chinese characters)
Content:
Initial emphasis will be placed on speaking, listening and reading. As vocabulary is acquired more attention will be given to grammar. Writing tasks of a relevant and appropriate nature will be incorporated. Course material will be drawn from a variety of sources and will include audio-visual resources. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. Usually some evidence of competence in another foreign language is required.

ESML0187: Japanese 1B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Japanese
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0186
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 1A
Content:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 1A

ESML0188: Japanese 2A (post beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Japanese
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in Japanese Stage 1A and 1B, to enhance listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar, in order to enable students to operate in a Japanese-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short presentations, conduct brief interviews and undertake appropriate writing tasks in Japanese. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0189: Japanese 2B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Japanese
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 2A

ESML0190: Japanese 3A (advanced beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Japanese
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the Japanese covered in Japanese Stage 2A and 2B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks which will include extended use of kanji characters and an introduction to keigo (respect language) as well as covering the appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary relating to a selection of topics. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to Japan and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which Japanese is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classwork.

ESML0191: Japanese 3B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: Japanese
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 3A
Content:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 3A

ESML0192: Spanish stage 1A (beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0193
Aims & learning objectives:
An introduction to everyday Spanish, in order to enable the student to cope at a basic level in a Spanish speaking environment, concentrating on oral/aural communication and reading.
Content:
Initial emphasis will be placed on speaking, listening and reading. As vocabulary is acquired more attention will be given to grammar. Writing tasks of a relevant and appropriate nature will be incorporated. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. Usually some evidence of competence in another foreign language is required.

ESML0193: Spanish stage 1B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0192
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 1A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 1A

ESML0194: Spanish stage 2A (post beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in Spanish Stage 1A and 1B, to enhance listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar, in order to enable students to operate in a Spanish-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and letters in Spanish. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0195: Spanish stage 2B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 2A

ESML0196: Spanish stage 3A (advanced beginners) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the Spanish covered in Spanish Stage 2A and 2B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary relating to a selection of topics. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to Spanish speaking countries and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which Spanish is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0197: Spanish stage 3B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 3A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 3A

ESML0198: Spanish stage 4A (intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0199
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to consolidate existing knowledge of Spanish, to develop listening, reading, writing and speaking, and to reinforce grammar, in order to enable students to operate in a Spanish-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation relating to a selection of topics. Remedial work is carried out where necessary. Teaching materials will include reading passages from a variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and letters in Spanish. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work. Flexible provision dependent on demand, but selection criteria based on past examination performance and a needs analysis may be imposed and/or prioritisation according to Programme requirements. GCSE Grade C in Spanish or equivalent required.

ESML0199: Spanish stage 4B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Co ESML0198
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 4A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 4A

ESML0200: Spanish stage 5A (post intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the Spanish covered in Spanish Stage 4A and 4B in order to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to Spain and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which Spanish is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.

ESML0201: Spanish stage 5B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 5A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 5A

ESML0202: Spanish stage 6A (advanced intermediate) (3 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This course concentrates on the more advanced aspects of Spanish with continued emphasis on practical application of language skills in a relevant context, in order to refine further the student's abilities.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. There is continued further development of the pattern of work outlined in Spanish Stage 5A and 5B

ESML0203: Spanish stage 6B (3 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 6A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 6A

ESML0264: EFL Academic Writing A
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this course is to improve students' academic writing skills in English, thereby enabling them to raise the standard of their degree course work.
Content:
Essay and report writing, to include overall structure, orthography, grammar, punctuation and appropriateness of writing style.

ESML0265: EFL Academic writing B
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Continuation of EFL Academic Writing A.
Content:
Continuation of EFL Academic Writing A.

ESML0266: EFL Cambridge English examination classes A
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To prepare students for Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced English and Proficiency in English examinations
Content:
An integrated course, covering the four language skills and including the following: Reading authentic texts Focus on register recognition Grammar Vocabulary development Listening practice Oral discussion Writing compositions, letters and other texts Examination practice

ESML0267: EFL Cambridge English examination classes B
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Continuation of EFL Cambridge English Examination Classes A
Content:
Continuation of EFL Cambridge English Examination Classes A

ESML0268: EFL English for business A
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop business students' spoken and written English using appropriate business materials
Content:
Spoken English: Seminar skills Giving a presentation Listening skills Negotiating skills Written English: Reading business texts Essay writing Case studies

ESML0269: EFL English for business B
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Continuation of EFL English for Business A
Content:
Continuation of EFL English for Business A

ESML0270: Effective writing for native speakers of English
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Students should not have taken this unit in a previous semester. Aims & learning objectives:
To develop native speaker students' essay writing skills by teaching study skills for academic writing and developing accuracy.
Content:
Surveying a book or article Note-taking and summarising skills Avoiding plagiarism Incorporating source material Referring to sources Essay structure Paragraph structure Planning an essay Writing introductions and conclusions Synthesing from different sources Cohesive devices Academic style - showing and avoiding personal commitment Grammatical accuracy Writing in examinations

ESML0270: Effective writing for native speakers of English
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Students should not have taken this unit in a previous semester. Aims & learning objectives:
To develop native speaker students' essay writing skills by teaching study skills for academic writing and developing accuracy.
Content:
Surveying a book or article Note-taking and summarising skills Avoiding plagiarism Incorporating source material Referring to sources Essay structure Paragraph structure Planning an essay Writing introductions and conclusions Synthesing from different sources Cohesive devices Academic style - showing and avoiding personal commitment Grammatical accuracy Writing in examinations

ESML0382: EFL Spoken English A
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this course is to improve students' spoken English, thereby facilitating their social and academic interactions while in Britain, and enabling them to raise the standard of their degree course work.
Content:
Presentation and seminar skills; listening to lectures; pronunciation and fluency; colloquial English.

ESML0383: EFL Spoken English B
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic: English Language Centre
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Continuation of EFL Spoken English A.
Content:
Continuation of EFL Spoken English A.

MANG0069: Introduction to accounting & finance
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students undertaking any type of degree study with an introductory knowledge of accounting and finance
Content:
The role of the accountant, corporate treasurer and financial controller Sources and uses of capital funds Understanding the construction and nature of the balance sheet and profit and loss account Principles underlying the requirements for the publication of company accounts Interpretation of accounts - published and internal, including financial ratio analysis Planning for profits, cash flow. Liquidity, capital expenditure and capital finance Developing the business plan and annual budgeting Estimating the cost of products, services and activities and their relationship to price. Analysis of costs and cost behaviour

MANG0071: Organisational behaviour
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop the student's understanding of people's behaviour within work organizations
Content:
Topics of study will be drawn from the following: The meaning of organising and organisation Socialisation, organisational norms and organisational culture Bureaucracy, organisational design and new organisational forms Managing organisational change Power and politics Business ethics Leadership and team work Decision -making Motivation Innovation Gender The future of work

MANG0072: Managing human resources
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The course aims to give a broad overview of major features of human resource management. It examines issues from the contrasting perspectives of management, employees and public policy.
Content:
Perspectives on managing human resources. Human resource planning, recruitment and selection. Performance, pay and rewards. Control, discipline and dismissal.

MANG0073: Marketing
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Ex MANG0016
Aims & learning objectives:
1. To provide an introduction to the concepts of Marketing. 2. To understand the principles and practice of marketing management. 3. To introduce students to a variety of environmental and other issues facing marketing today.
Content:
Marketing involves identifying and satisfying customer needs and wants. It is concerned with providing appropriate products, services, and sometimes ideas, at the right place and price, and promoted in ways which are motivating to current and future customers. Marketing activities take place in the context of the market, and of competition. The course is concerned with the above activities, and includes: consumer and buyer behaviour market segmentation, targetting and positioning market research product policy and new product development advertising and promotion marketing channels and pricing

MANG0074: Business information systems
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW25 OT15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Information Technology (IT) is rapidly achieving ubiquity in the workplace. All areas of the business community are achieving expansion in IT and investing huge sums of money in this area. Within this changing environment, several key trends have defined a new role for computers: a) New forms and applications of IT are constantly emerging. One of the most important developments in recent years has been the fact that IT has become a strategic resource with the potential to affect competitive advantage: it transforms industries and products and it can be a key element in determining the success or failure of an organisation. b) Computers have become decentralised within the workplace: PCs sit on managers desks, not in the IT Department. The strategic nature of technology also means that managing IT has become a core competence for modern organisations and is therefore an important part of the task of general and functional managers. Organisations have created new roles for managers who can act as interfaces between IT and the business, combining a general technical knowledge with a knowledge of business. This course addresses the above issues, and, in particular, aims to equip students with IT management skills for the workplace. By this, we refer to those attributes that they will need to make appropriate use of IT as general or functional managers in an information-based age.
Content:
Following on from the learning aims and objectives, the course is divided into two main parts: Part I considers why IT is strategic and how it can affect the competitive environment, taking stock of the opportunities and problems it provides. It consists of lectures, discussion, case studies. The objective is to investigate the business impact of IS. For example: in what ways are IS strategic? what business benefits can IS bring? how does IS transform management processes and organisational relationships? how can organisations evaluate IS? how should IS, which transform organisations and extend across functions, levels and locations, be implemented? Part II examines a variety of technologies available to the manager and examines how they have been used in organisations. A number of problem-oriented case studies will be given to project groups to examine and discuss. The results may then be presented in class, and are open for debate. In summary, the aim of the course is to provide the knowledge from which students should be able to make appropriate use of computing and information technology in forthcoming careers. This necessitates some technical understanding of computing, but not at an advanced level. This is a management course: not a technical computing course.

MATE0039: Technology of the modern world
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX70 ES30
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of the unit is to give non science/engineering students an appreciation and understanding of some of the key technologies that underpin modern society.The learning objectives will include:
* An appreciation of the contribution of Science and Engineering to quality of life in modern society
* An understanding of key areas of technology which enable advanced economies to function.
* The importance of power generation, its production and transmission in sustaining core services.
* ·Understanding large engineering structures, and concepts.
Content:

* Short history of technology
* Role of technology in modern society
* Provision of major services, electricity, water, gas, communications
* Electricity generation (Coal/Oil, Nuclear, Hydro, Solar and alternative), transmission and storage, use of electricity, power applications, chemical, electronic
* Transport, land, sea, and air
* Automobile engines, reciprocating petrol and diesel, "environmentally friendly systems"
* Aircraft engines and turbines
* Communications, speech, paper and writing. Coded communication - flags and semaphore, telegraph. Electronic communication - telephone, radio, TV; coded electronic communication - FAX machines, digital systems
* Transistors and integrated circuits - what are they?
* Large engineering structures, bridges, tunnels, buildings - from pyramids to skyscrapers!
* Role of engineering materials
* Manufacturing processes, examples such as oil and gas, minerals, steel production, cement.

SOCP0001: Introduction to social policy & the welfare state 1
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic: Social Policy
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce basic concepts of social policy; to examine the historical evolution of social policy and the welfare state in Britain; to review and analyse recent developments in major social service areas; to introduce the work of 'classic' writers in social policy.
Content:
Services and sectors in Social Policy; 1834 Poor Law; the 1842 'Sanitary Report'; The Liberal Reforms and the Introduction of Pensions; Beveridge and the impact of the 2nd World war; the Post-War Welfare State; Thatcherism and Social Policy; Educational Reform; Housing; Community Care

SOCP0066: The human factor
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce engineering students to the role of the human factor in industry, in particular to impart an awareness of classic theories of motivation, social control and communication in relation to work organisation in design and manufacturing processes.
Content:
Concepts and evidence of the changing role of motivation, skills, organisational control and technology, the nature and significance of groupwork.