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Unit information: Study Abroad (Term) in 2020/21

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Unit name Study Abroad (Term)
Unit code SPAI20030
Credit points 60
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Dr. King
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Successful completion of years 1 of the programme in Single/Joint Honours programmes held and governed by SPAIS, including meeting all grade and other requirements set by SPAIS Study Abroad Programme

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

A term abroad of approved study in Politics/Sociology with a designated partner university with which the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, or the University International Office has links.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Specific learning outcomes will depend on the institution selected and the units studied. However, it is anticipated that students will also benefit from the following:

Experience of Sociology/Politics in a wider non-UK context;

Experience of different teaching and study methods and styles and the chance to extend knowledge beyond the units that are delivered in Bristol;

Experience of international experience, including living, studying and engaging in a different country, culture and national context; and

The opportunity to broaden horizons and be immersed in a new and exciting environment.

Teaching Information

Dependent on the host institution and the units selected.

Assessment Information

Assessment will clearly depend on the host institution and the units of study selected.

Students will be expected to select units of study at a level equivalent to University of Bristol Level.

As a term abroad, students must also ensure they enrol in units which ensure fulfilment of their degree requirements, ie) requisite units.

Student must obtain formal sign off from SPAIS Study Abroad Academic Director of all term abroad units.

The mark for this unit will be derived solely from the translation of the marks achieved at the host University via algorithms agreed by the University of Bristol.

Reading and References

Dependent on the host institution and the units selected.

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