PY2SA50-Study Abroad

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 50 [25 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites: PY1PR Psychological Research
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: PY2RM Research Methods and Data Analysis
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Dr Lydia Yee
Email: t.yee@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Study Abroad

Aims:

This module aims to enable students to study for a term or semester in a University in the United States, Canada, Australia or Europe.

Assessable learning outcomes:

These will be in accordance with the Learning Outcomes specified by the Host Institution, and will include an assessment on Personality and/or Individual Differences.

Additional outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that the student will have studied a number of courses in a Psychology Department in their chosen host university, including a module covering material on Personality and/or Individual Differences. Students will have the opportunity to broaden their education through studying abroad and experiencing the life and culture of another country.

Outline content:

Global context:

Students will choose from the range of courses offered by the host institutions. These courses will amount to the equivalent of 50 credits from the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Arrangements in accordance with those of the host institution.

Contact hours

All arrangements are in accordance with the standard arrangements at the Host University

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Assessment will be in accordance with the requirements of the host university and may consist of coursework, reports and/or examinations.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed exten