Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7509CATSCI-APR-PAR
Aims
a) Deepen theoretical knowledge and understanding within a chosen specialist area of the field of adaptation and sustainability and its interrelationship with other associated areas of the field through its application within a work-based project.
b) Develop and undertake substantial investigations within the chosen specialist area of the field to address significant areas of associated theory or practice, and critically assess the effectiveness of the research methods used. Investigations will be of the students own choosing suited to the context of their work-based project.
c) Undertake analysis of complex evidence generated through the work-based project, and develop critical responses to existing theoretical discourses, methods or practices within the chosen specialist area of the field.
d) Communicate and work effectively to undertake the work-based project to implement and evaluate innovative or sectoral best practice within the chosen specialist area of the field.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Develop critical responses and originality when applying theoretical knowledge, and develop a systematic understanding of a chosen specialist area of the field of adaptation and sustainability in the environment to a work-based project
2.
Demonstrate critical awareness of the complex nature of the interrelationships between the chosen specialist area of the field and other associated areas of the field through carrying out substantial investigations within the chosen specialist area.
3.
Critically evaluate data, theory, methods or practices, and evidence generated through work-based learning, and use this knowledge to discuss innovative or sectoral best practice within the chosen specialist area of the field.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The specialist area of the field chosen for the module will be the primary driver of its content. Investigations will be undertaken within the workplace. The module will enable students to apply the various insights, knowledge and theoretical perspectives encountered to in a particular work-based project relating to sustainability and adaptation in the area of food and natural resources, ecology or behavioural change.
Additional Information:Barred combinations: Cannot be taken with the module 'Applied Project' 7508CATSCI
This module can be taken only within the work-place and will be supported by tutorial support via distance learning.