The Year Abroad involves delivery of taught content and assessment of student learning at an academic institution abroad. To achieve the subject specific and generic learning outcomes students are expected to undertake a full-time load (as defined by the host institution) during the academic year of approved study at one of the designated partner universities with which the University of Kent has a Memorandum of Understanding that allows the transfer of ECTS academic credit.
Material studied should be relevant to the student's degree programme. It will be determined jointly by the student, the School, and the host institution and is subject to availability within agreements made between the University of Kent and the host institution.
Students may elect to take modules to address areas of weakness or areas of special interest, especially where these are recognised to be particular strengths or unique emphases in teaching practices or content at the host institution compared with those in the student's University of Kent modules.
Assessment methods are determined by the host institution. Students are expected to complete all assessments for modules taken. Year Abroad is awarded as Pass/Fail. Achieving passes in at least two-thirds of the credits taken as part of the full-time load will be regarded as sufficient for a Pass of the period abroad. Such passes must be confirmed by the official transcript of the host institution.
The reading lists will be provided by the host institution depending on the modules chosen.
However, students must read carefully all documents (handbooks, guidelines, course descriptions, local regulations etc.) provided by International Partnerships (University of Kent) and the host institution about the details of their year abroad and their programme of studies there.
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an ability to study and learn effectively at an international institution, adapting to varied teaching and assessment methods.
2. Demonstrate academic knowledge and skills through the study of design-related and supplementary modules.
3. Appreciate teaching and learning at a university outside of the UK.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Study, learn, and communicate effectively within a different cultural setting.
2. Appreciate the working practices and culture of another country.
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