Module Outline Form

Aims & Objectives

Lecturer

Name

Office

Ext

E-mail

Overall Module Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Programme(s)

Delivery Format

This module will be delivered through approach. Students are expected to attend and engage with class activities where appropriate.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

Attendance

You are  expected  to attend in-person on-campus for all aspects of this module. The J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics will monitor student attendance at classes to (i) facilitate the identification of students failing to engage with the programme and (ii) allow the estimation of overall student attendance as one measure of student participation in the modules. Qwickly Attendance will be used within Blackboard to allow lecturers to take attendance at the module level, and for students to keep track of the same. Monitoring attendance has a positive impact on student engagement, especially when you can review their own attendance on Blackboard and receive emails about absence.

Core Text

Assessment

End of Year Examination (%):

Continuous Assignment (%):

Details on the continuous assignments will be provided during the term.

To avail of the associated marks each student must submit the assignment by the date indicated on assessment material (to be announced).

Workload

Credit weighting (ECTS):

Online weekly instructional hours:

Independent assignment work (hours):

Independent study (hours):

Associated hours (hours):

Total Student Effort (hours):

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas or work without appropriate acknowledgement or credit. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional.

Intentional plagiarism is the clear intent to pass off another person's work or ideas as your own for your own gain. 

Unintentional plagiarism may occur if you do not understand the appropriate way to acknowledge the source of your ideas and information. 

If you are unsure of the acceptable methods of acknowledgment you should refer to the NUIG Code of Practice for Dealing with Plagiarism, consult with your lecturer or the library staff.  Proven plagiarism is a very serious matter which may result in severe disciplinary action and/or exclusion from the University.

Ensure all assignment submissions include a signed plagiarism statement. 

Referencing & Citation

Correct referencing and citation avoids plagiarism.  There are varying referencing styles available but the most popular is the Harvard Referencing Style.  Details on how to reference journal articles, books, electronic information and various other supports is available from the NUI, Galway Library at the following link:

http://libguides.library.nuigalway.ie/c.php?g=543943&p=4591416

Blackboard Ally

Blackboard Ally supports you to access more user-friendly file formats. Please contact the lecturer is you experience any accessibility issues for this module material. Should you have a visual disability and require the document in another format, please contact the lecturer to explore alternative format options.

[Please not, it is relatively easy to use and can be really helpful.  Below is a link to a very short introductory video - you can try out the different formats available and see what works for you. For example, you can get an audio version of a document, or you can download materials in html format which is much easier to read on a phone or mobile device. You can also change a PowerPoint presentation to pdf, or get a version of a document that is suitable for a screen reader, among other things.  Here is a quick video on how to use Blackboard Ally:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOORcSEjtJU#action=share]

LENS Report

Support is available to students with a disability and is granted on the basis of medical evidence. Where applicable, a LENS Report (Learning Educational Needs Summary) should be completed and the relevant disciplines notified. It is your responsibility to send your LENS report to your lecturers/ course coordinator at the beginning of each semester. It might be easiest to send this in one email to all of them once you know their names and email addresses.

Classroom Charter on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

We are guided by our core values of respect in our actions, excellence in our work, openness in our outlook and sustainability in our approach. We focus on equality by treating people with respect and dignity, and providing everyone with opportunities to fulfil their potential. We focus on diversity to enrich our School environment by sparking innovation and creating a rewarding and vibrant student community. Within the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, at a module-level we aim to create and nurture an environment that is respectful and inclusive for all. We will:

·       Treat each other with dignity and respect.

·       Listen to each other’s point of view, recognising that there may be disagreement.

·       Keep discussion, comments, and module feedback on the topic, and off the people.

·       Do not use inflammatory or offensive language, sarcasm or raised voices.