Social Sciences and Humanities - foundation- 2

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Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities Undergraduate Pathway (Stage 1) Duration: 2 semester For information about intake semesters and campus location please see our course matrix. Home/EU Course Matrix | International Course Matrix

The Social Sciences and Humanities courses focus on the skills and knowledge valued by employers, providing our students with valuable industry insight through links with creative organizations. As well as learning from the research-active lecturers, you’ll hear the opinions of internationally acclaimed guest speakers at our many events. This foundation course has been designed for students who would wish to study one of the following Anglia Ruskin University degree courses: • BA (Hons) History • BA (Hons) Philosophy • BA (Hons) Politics • BA (Hons) Social Policy • BA (Hons) Sociology On completion of the foundation course (Stage 1) you will progress to First year (Stage 2) of your chosen course.

Cambridge | Chelmsford

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Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities Academic Information Where your main course begins with stage 1 at CRIC you will do the following modules over two semesters: MAC100: INTERACTIVE LEARNING SKILLS & COMMUNICATION 2 Skills-based module designed to develop academic skills required for successful HE study. Credits Assessment Contact hours per week

15 Research and Reference Coursework: 10% | Oral Presentation: 20% | Group Report: 20% | Listening Exam: 10% | Closed book Exam: 30% | Self Reflection Journal: 10% 4

MAC107: PRINCIPLES OF ICT Skills-based module designed to develop IT skills required for successful HE study. Credits Assessment Contact hours per week

15 Multiple Choice Exam: 20% | Group Presentation: 20% | Written Assignment: 60% 4

MAC103: CRITICAL THINKING Considers analytical approaches to evaluating different forms of information.. Credits Assessment Contact hours per week

15 Revision Test: 10% | Seminar Discussion: 15% | Student Managed Learning: 10% |Written Assignment: 15%| Examination: 50% 4

MAC102: COMPOSITION AND STYLE Key aspects of contemporary art and design history; production of illustrated essay Credits Assessment Contact hours per week

15 Discursive Essay (Draft): 20% | Discursive Essay (Final): 30% | Examination: 50% 4

ADP103: CRITICAL AND CONTEXTUAL STUDIES Skills-based introduction to methods, techniques, crafts and processes - including Drawing, Illustration, Photography, etc. Credits 15 Assessment Research Journal: 60% | Powerpoint Presentation: 40% Contact hours per week 4

Cambridge | Chelmsford

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BUS111: BUSINESS STUDIES 2 (Double Module) Considers the characteristics of business organisations and core elements of business management Credits Assessment Contact hours per week

30 Individual unseen test: 12.5% | Individual unseen test: 12.5% | Group Presentation: 25% | Examination: 50% 4

MAC104: INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Considers how family, race, education, religion, ethnicity, gender and class influence cultural identity. Credits Assessment Contact hours per week

15 Presentation: 30% | Comparative Analysis: 20% | Examination: 50% 4

You will be required to pass all modules (120 credits) in order to successfully complete the foundation course.

Cambridge | Chelmsford

www.anglia.ac.uk/cric