Module Details

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Title PLACEMENT ABROAD
Code MATH270
Coordinator Dr TM Mohaupt
Mathematical Sciences
Thomas.Mohaupt@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

To follow a course of study at a European university in the chosen target language; to broaden the perspective on mathematics by taking courses which complement the studies in Liverpool; to get used to communicating about mathematics in the target language; to be exposed to and engage with the culture of the host country and the approach to teaching mathematics at the host university. Students are required to document their experiences in a log book, which is compulsory but does not carry a separate mark. During the year abroad students carry out a year abroad essay project supervised by SOCLAS.


Learning Outcomes

To learn new mathematical subjects according to the choice of courses agreed with the programme director, to improve the ability to communicate in the target language, in particular about mathematics, to deepen the understanding of the culture of the host country; to be able to appreciate the differences in the approaches taken towards education and mathematics in the host country and at home. The ability to engage with the language and culture of the host country is documented through the year abroad essay supervised by SOCLAS.


Syllabus

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Students make a choice among the courses offered by the host university, to be approved by the Programme director.

The work load should correspond to about 3/4 of the standard one of a full time student and may include a language component. Students should spend about 1/4 of their time working on an assignement supervised by their respective language department.


Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

MATH101; MATH103; MATH102 30 Credits in chosen language 

Co-requisite modules:

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

Programme:G1R9 Year:3

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Coursework  Details from partner  Details from partner universit  75  No reassessment opportunity  Non-standard penalty applies  Written exam and continuous assessment at partner university There is no reassessment opportunity, Non-standard penalty applies for late submission, To be decided by partner university 
Coursework  whole session  whole session  25  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Language project There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Details of modules provided by partner institution. Assessment is carried out by the partner university. Comment: Marks reported by the host university are converted by BSMS based on the agreed conversion table while using all available information from the host university and taking into account the log book written by the student during the year abroad. An acceptable log book is required for passing the year. Details of the language assignment is available from respective language department. Assessment iscarried out by respective language department. Students who fail MATH270 have to transfer to G100. There is no re-assessment opportunity for the year abroad.