3. Teaching Style and Methods

For most of the series (approx.) one half of the session will consist of a lecture, and the other half (approx.) will involve structured discussion of a particular topic. Often this will be based upon specified readings, with or without presentations by students. Some seminars will also contain an element of groupwork: for example, groups might be tasked with considering the indicators appropriate for measuring the development of “Information Society” in different regions, or with identifying major new occupational types or business opportunities.

4. Method of Assessment

This 15-credit course unit will be assessed as follows:

50% by examination

50% by by means of one piece of written coursework (c 3,000 words) dealing with the various themes of the course unit, selected from a number of set questions. Preferably this essay will draw on contributions to class discussions and group exercises.

Deadlines for Submission

The following deadlines will follow for the written coursework:

a) One page outline for approval (deadline to follow)

The one page outline should have your name and contact details (address and email address), the proposed title of your assignment and a brief description of your study (up to 500 words). We will respond to you within a week to approve the study or to suggest changes.

b) Full report (14 May)

Marks will be given for:

(i) Adequacy of approach, methods and argument to topic addressed. (50% marks);

(ii) Application of relevant concepts from the course and associated literature (25% marks); and,

(iii) Quality of analysis, synthesis of material, and written presentation (25% marks).

First Marker: Ian Miles

Second Marker: Lawrence Green