F27PX Praxis

Dr Tessa BergCristina TurcanuSteve Gill

Course co-ordinator(s): Dr Tessa Berg (Edinburgh), Cristina Turcanu (Dubai), Steve Gill (Dubai).

Aims:

  • To instruct students in undertaking self-directed study
  • To instruct students in presenting their findings
  • To acquaint students with the work of the department
  • To deepen students’ understanding of the degree courses for which they are registered
  • To familiarise students with the computer systems used by the department
  • To present skills that students could usefully use to become successful students

Detailed Information

Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.

Pre-requisites: none.

Location: Dubai, Edinburgh.

Semester: 1.

Syllabus:

  • Writing reports; sources and referencing; group presentation; the matter of plagiarism
  • Exploration of the departmental computer system
  • Current departmental research
  • Exploration of the departmental computer system
  • Study Skills

SCQF Level: 7.

Credits: 15.