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Accessibility statement
All study materials for this module are online. Materials are composed of pages of text with images, audio/video clips of 1-8 minutes (all with transcripts/subtitles); diagrams; interactive media; animations; and multiple-choice self-assessed quizzes. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.
This module provides online tutorials. Although not compulsory, tutorials will help you consolidate your learning.
The study materials contain some diagrams/graphs/photographs. Reading/interpreting these is an important part of the study of this module. We provide descriptions for all figures.
This module has four Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs), which must be submitted online via the OU electronic TMA system, and one interactive computer-marked assignment.
You’ll receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted tutor-marked assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
We structure all University modules to a set timetable and you’ll need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. We’ll support you in developing these skills.
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