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School of Humanities BA(Hons) Philosophy and Creative Professional Writing Course Guide 2017-18

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School of HumanitiesBA(Hons) Philosophy and Creative ProfessionalWritingCourse Guide

2017-18

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About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Arts (CityCampus)

The MX Building MX 005 (01902) 321034 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BA(Hons) Philosophy and Creative Professional Writingcourse, I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and inparticular your campus.

My name is Meena Dhanda and I am the course leader for your BA(Hons) Philosophy and Creative ProfessionalWriting course and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of yourstudies. My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support orguidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between the

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expertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Meena Dhanda

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Andrew Cooper [email protected] 3450 MK504

Course Leader Dr Meena Dhanda [email protected] 3503 MX112B

Senior Lecturer Dr Stefano Pippa [email protected] 2465 MX112b

Senior Lecturer Dr Paul Mcdonald [email protected] 3452 MX103

Senior Lecturer Ms Jacqlyn Pieterick [email protected] 3484 MX103

Senior Lecturer Mrs Candi Miller [email protected] 3470 MX103

Educational Aims of the Course

The Philosophy and Creative Professional Writing integrated joint provides an opportunity for students todevelop their own talent for writing, alongside a disciplined engagement with Philosophy. The programmeoffers a supported, stimulating and multicultural environment in which students can create, analyse andinterpret different forms and styles of writing; it allows them to engage with concepts and theories withinPhilosophy, and to develop a specialised philosophical vocabulary. The Philosophy and Creative ProfessionalWriting degree will enable students to communicate more effectively in writing, and to enhance their owncreative and critical judgement. Students will also develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills,including higher order conceptual and communication skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, allof which are of immense value in graduate employment.

What makes this programme distinctive?

The course is one of the few courses in the country to combine Philosophy with creative and professionalwriting in an integrated joint.

The course is taught by published writers whose books cover a wide range of creative, professional andcritical disciplines (fiction, poetry, journalism, critical writing and scholarship etc).

Special visiting lecturers from the world of publishing are invited to speak on modules, as areinternationally renowned authors and philosophers.

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Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy 20 SEM1 Core Stefano Pippa

4CW003 Craft of Writing 20 SEM1 Core Jacqlyn Pieterick

4PH003 Thinking Ethically 20 SEM2 Core Stefano Pippa

4CW001 Reading as a Writer 20 SEM2 Core Paul Mcdonald

Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

4CW002 Reading and Writing Poetry 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Paul Mcdonald

4HU003 From Student to Scholar 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Jacqlyn Pieterick

4WL002 Basic Language 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

4WL003 Elementary Language 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

4HU002 Popular Culture 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Stephen Jacobs

4HU003 From Student to Scholar 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jacqlyn Pieterick

4SL011 Volunteering in the Community 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Pauline Anderson

4WL002 Basic Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

4WL003 Elementary Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement 20 SEM1 Core Meena Dhanda

5CW001 Humour Writing 20 SEM1 Core Paul Mcdonald

5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience 20 SEM2 Core Alan Bailey

5CW003 Life-Writing 20 SEM2 Core Jacqlyn Pieterick

Group 11 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 11 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

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5HU001 The Enlightenment 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Stefano Pippa

5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity 20 SEM1 CoreOption

William Pawlett

5WL001 Basic Language 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

5WL002 Elementary Language 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

Group 12 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 12 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

5PH001 Law, Morality and Society 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Stefano Pippa

5SL008 Volunteering in Action 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Marion West

5WL001 Basic Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

5WL002 Elementary Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

5CW002 Writing Features 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jacqlyn Pieterick

6CW004 Teaching Writing 20 SEM1 Core Jacqlyn Pieterick

Group 15 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 15 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

6CW001 Writing a Novel 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Paul Mcdonald

6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture 20 SEM1 CoreOption

William Pawlett

6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

6CW002 Genre 20 SEM2 Core Jacqlyn Pieterick

Group 18 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 18 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jacqlyn Pieterick

6HU001 Humanities Business and Community Link 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Frank Wilson

6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Stefano Pippa

6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity 20 SEM1 Core Stefano Pippa

6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice 20 SEM2 Core Meena Dhanda

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy

4CW001 Reading as a Writer4CW002 Reading and Writing Poetry4CW003 Craft of Writing4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy4PH003 Thinking Ethically

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 2 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 2 (CHECLO2)(CHECLO2)

Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study.

4CW001 Reading as a Writer4CW002 Reading and Writing Poetry4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy4PH003 Thinking Ethically

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 3 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 3 (CHECLO3)(CHECLO3)

Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

4CW001 Reading as a Writer4CW002 Reading and Writing Poetry4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy4PH003 Thinking Ethically

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 4 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 4 (CHECLO4)(CHECLO4)

Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments

4CW001 Reading as a Writer4CW002 Reading and Writing Poetry4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy4PH003 Thinking Ethically

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 5 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 5 (CHECLO5)(CHECLO5)

Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility

4CW001 Reading as a Writer4CW002 Reading and Writing Poetry4CW003 Craft of Writing4HU002 Popular Culture4HU003 From Student to Scholar4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy4PH003 Thinking Ethically4SL011 Volunteering in the Community4WL002 Basic Language4WL003 Elementary Language

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge.

5CW001 Humour Writing5CW002 Writing Features5CW003 Life-Writing5HU001 The Enlightenment5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity5PH001 Law, Morality and Society5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 2 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 2 (DHECLO2)(DHECLO2)

Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context

5CW001 Humour Writing5CW002 Writing Features5CW003 Life-Writing5HU001 The Enlightenment5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity5PH001 Law, Morality and Society5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 3 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 3 (DHECLO3)(DHECLO3)

Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named

5CW001 Humour Writing5CW002 Writing Features5HU001 The Enlightenment5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity

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award, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study

5PH001 Law, Morality and Society5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 4 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 4 (DHECLO4)(DHECLO4)

Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis

5CW001 Humour Writing5CW002 Writing Features5HU001 The Enlightenment5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity5PH001 Law, Morality and Society5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 5 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 5 (DHECLO5)(DHECLO5)

Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively

5CW001 Humour Writing5CW002 Writing Features5HU001 The Enlightenment5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity5HU004 Supervised Work Experience5PH001 Law, Morality and Society5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience5SL008 Volunteering in Action5WL001 Basic Language5WL002 Elementary Language

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 6 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 6 (DHECLO6)(DHECLO6)

Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations.

5CW001 Humour Writing5CW002 Writing Features5CW003 Life-Writing5HU001 The Enlightenment5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity5HU004 Supervised Work Experience5PH001 Law, Morality and Society5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience5WL001 Basic Language5WL002 Elementary Language

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

produce artistically coherent and technicallyadept writing

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW002 Genre6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 2Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 2(ORDCLO2)(ORDCLO2)

articulate both orally and in writing knowledgeand understanding of key texts, theories, anddiscourse conventions relevant to the study ofwriting and philosophy

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW002 Genre6CW004 Teaching Writing6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 3Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 3(ORDCLO3)(ORDCLO3)

think critically and creatively about writing andphilosophy

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW002 Genre6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6CW004 Teaching Writing6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 4Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 4(ORDCLO4)(ORDCLO4)

source, research, assimilate and articulate

6CW002 Genre6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6CW004 Teaching Writing6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture

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material relevant to the production of creativeand professional writing, and philosophicaldiscourse

6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 5Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 5(ORDCLO5)(ORDCLO5)

demonstrate employment skills (e.g.communication and working in groups)

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6CW004 Teaching Writing6HU001 Humanities Business and Community Link6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 6Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 6(ORDCLO6)(ORDCLO6)

demonstrate integrity in recognizing validarguments

6HU001 Humanities Business and Community Link6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language

Honours Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

produce artistically coherent, original andtechnically adept writing

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW002 Genre6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Honours Course Learning Outcome 2Honours Course Learning Outcome 2(DEGCLO2)(DEGCLO2)

articulate both orally and in writing knowledgeand understanding of texts, theories, discourseconventions and strategies relevant to the studyof writing and philosophy, within a multiculturalcontext

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW002 Genre6CW004 Teaching Writing6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Honours Course Learning Outcome 3Honours Course Learning Outcome 3(DEGCLO3)(DEGCLO3)

think critically, reflectively and creatively aboutwriting and philosophy

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW002 Genre6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6CW004 Teaching Writing6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Honours Course Learning Outcome 4Honours Course Learning Outcome 4(DEGCLO4)(DEGCLO4)

source, research, assimilate and articulatematerial relevant to the production of creativeand professional writing, and philosophicaldiscourse

6CW002 Genre6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6CW004 Teaching Writing6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind

Honours Course Learning Outcome 5Honours Course Learning Outcome 5(DEGCLO5)(DEGCLO5)

demonstrate key employment skills (e.g. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise,working in groups)

6CW001 Writing a Novel6CW003 Independent Study - Writing Project6CW004 Teaching Writing6HU001 Humanities Business and Community Link6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice

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6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language

Honours Course Learning Outcome 6Honours Course Learning Outcome 6(DEGCLO6)(DEGCLO6)

demonstrate integrity in recognizing validarguments, especially ones with unlikely,unfamiliar or disagreeable characteristics andconsequences

6HU001 Humanities Business and Community Link6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6PH006 Philosophy of Mind6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Philosophy and Creative and Professional Writing will equip graduates for a diversity of occupations,including: journalism, publishing, advertising, marketing, editing and technical writing. Some of our graduateshave become teachers and writing tutors, while some have opted for MA and PhD study at universitiesworldwide. Many of our graduates become published writers, placing work in both regional and nationalpublications.

Employability is extended in the module 6PH003 that maps directly to some of the outcomes of the Universityof Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award. In addition students can opt to take Volunteering inthe Community module.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The traditional combination of lecture and seminar is accompanied and varied by other teaching and learningactivities appropriate to particular modules. These include interactive lectures, individual and small grouppresentations, student-led seminars, small group and classroom exercises and discussions, writingworkshops, forums and surgeries, work-related and service-learning assignments and activities, andengagement with electronic learning and teaching materials. Students will interact/collaborate with otherundergraduates from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, addressing critical and creative material thatreflects and promotes awareness of cultural diversity. Students can also undertake a period of sustainedindependent study through the third year project. At all levels they are encouraged to read widely andcritically, to write prolifically, and to incorporate information and communication technologies into theirlearning practices.

Learning and Teaching Methods

This data indicates the proportion of time in each year of study that students can expect to engage in thefollowing activities (expressed as a percentage for each level).

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LevelLevel TeachingTeaching IndependentIndependent PlacementPlacement

4 24 76 0

5 24 76 0

6 21 79 0

Assessment Methods

This data indicates the proportion of summative assessment in each year of study that will derive from thefollowing: (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel Written ExamsWritten Exams Practical ExamsPractical Exams CourseworkCoursework

4 8 8 83

5 17 0 83

6 8 0 92

Reference Points

NAWE: Creative Writing Subject Benchmark Statement;Draft QAA Creative Writing Subject Benchmark Equality Act 2010QAA Philosophy Subject Benchmark

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

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The student support and guidance mechanisms are those provided by the standard University and Schoolsystems.

Staff can refer students to [email protected] for one-to-one tutorials and workshops should they requireadditional support beyond module and/or outside of office hours.

CANVAS Topics include study skills-related materials such as stylebooks and shared URLs that link tovarious on-line study skills websites (e.g., Purdue OWL and Monash Academic Literacy sites).

Most research on academic literacies and study skills development advocates embedding them in the subjectrather than through bolted-on learning experiences and much of the level 4 programme is geared towardsdeveloping students' generic and subject-specific study skills.

Individualised e-tutoring instruction on both creative and academic texts is provided in Creative ProfessionalWriting. The Craft of Writing teaches students presentation skills and IT skills through small workshops and1-2-1 tutorials. Level 4 in-class activities and workshops, which are done in timed situations, and on-linecritique circles and weekly postings teach students to become better time managers. At least two coremodules at level 4 require students to be reading and writing every week, and research shows that the ‘littleand often approach’ has considerable impact on improving skills via repeated practice.

Formative assignments and learning activities offer students opportunities to write and revise using feedbackprior to submission for assessment. Formative feedback for revision encourages students to develop andhone problem-solving skills, writing, and critical thinking (selecting rhetorical strategies for more persuasiveargument/exposition). This also moves them towards more self-regulated learning (engagementwith feedback promotes reflection and self-assessment). Additionally, many modules afford studentsnumerous opportunities to engage in peer feedback activities and writing workshops, both in class and on-line which promote both collaborative and independent learning. Students receive timely and frequentfeedback, providing personalised study skills support.

Subject specific research skills are embedded in module learning activities - both in-class and out-of-class -and require students to use electronic and HRC resources (e.g., OPAC, e-books, LION, online/print newspapersand various search engines) to regularly locate information about authors, newspaper demographics andtheoretical/critical texts to engage in problem-based learning (most writing tasks engage students in PBL) andcomplete assessment tasks.

The Department of Learning & Information Services (LIS) provides general academic skills support to allstudents. They can attend a drop-in session for an individual, one-on-one discussion with a Learning andSkills Librarian for advice on areas such as academic writing, assignment planning, exam preparation andtime management. In addition, there is a regular timetable of bookable workshops covering information anddigital literacy skills, including academic referencing. Students are supported by a designated LiaisonLibrarian who is available to support research and project work. Further details on the LIS skills for learningpage http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning.aspx

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisions

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demonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

Everyone in the Faculty is required to read and adhere to the Codes of Practice and Operational Procedures forthe areas of the Faculty they work/study in. Codes of Practice are available within the Faculty of Arts Health &Safety Canvas course. Please familiarise yourself with the codes appropriate to your study location. Pleasealso note, all potentially hazardous Faculty facilities require the successful completion of one or more formalinduction sessions before access to those facilities can be granted. Your module tutor and or course team willbe able to advise you on which modules / areas of study require specific additional inductions.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Arts with Honours Philosophy and Creative Professional Writing Bachelor of Arts Philosophy and Creative Professional Writing Diploma of Higher Education Philosophy and Creative Professional Writing Certificate of Higher Education Philosophy and Creative Professional Writing University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: PH002J01UV Full-time 3 YearsPH002J31UV Part-Time 6 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Humanities

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 12-Oct-2017 by