GEO3115 : Student Exchange Semester 1
GEO3115 : Student Exchange Semester 1
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Kathryn Manzo
- Owning School: Geography, Politics & Sociology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 40 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Must have passed all modules taken in Stages 1 and 2 of Degree Programme. Must be attending an approved programme of study.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO3099 | Dissertation |
Co Requisite Comment
Must undertake 20+20 credits spilt equally over both semesters NOT the normal 30+10 credit split
Aims
- To facilitate student study and life experience overseas
- To enable students to develop international networks
- To promote greater awareness of differences and similarities in geographical problems of other states
- To encourage students to undertake courses in subject areas not normally available in the University.
Original Summary:
This module allows Geography Students going on European Erasmus or non-EU Study Abroad (e.g. USA) programmes, for one semester, to collect credits towards their degree back in Newcastle.
Outline Of Syllabus
Students should complete successfully modules worth 40 credits (20 ECTS/12 US credits) while abroad.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
To enable students to expand their knowledge of Geography taught from a very different perspective and experience, while living in a foreign country for one academic semester (max 5 months).
Intended Skill Outcomes
To learn adaptability and flexibility in living and studying in a different country.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement/Study Abroad | Study Abroad | 1 | 400:00 | 400:00 | N/A |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Individual study plan equating to 400 hours
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 100 | Please consult host University for examination type |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GEO3115's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- GEO3115's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Study Abroad outside the EU will require careful consideration of Visa and Health Insurance requirements pertaining to the country involved.
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