Teaching, learning and assessment methods
Knowledge and understanding is acquired through distance-learning materials, including specially written module materials delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE), study guides, assignments and assessment guides; through a range of multimedia material; through work on original and ‘classic’ texts; through tutorials; and through feedback on assignments as well as peer review, peer feedback and personal reflection.
Assessment, in the majority of cases, is via tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and end-of-module assessments (EMAs). There will be low-weighted group tasks and assessments requiring non-academic styles of presentation. Overall there is an emphasis on the selection (from diverse electronic sources), evaluation and use of material from a range of sources including original academic texts.