Syllabus
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Learning Objectives
Course Description
This module aims to strengthen each student’s knowledge and understanding of 1) key issues of working in a professional environment and the dynamics of a workplace; 2) the student’s abilities to communicate verbally and in writing, using styles appropriate for a professional setting; 3) to develop their interpersonal skills and in particular in negotiating in a competitive environment; 4) to use and strengthen their interpersonal skills in delivering a cooperative presentation, and, additionally, 5) it aims to strengthen each student’s personal confidence and capacities in starting and shaping their career, including, 6) in understanding and producing documents useful to use in the ‘professional marketplace’.
Students will learn about key management approaches and competencies in the workplace regarding planning, decision-making, verbal and non-verbal communication, and will have the opportunity to practice these techniques and skills, to support their professional growth. A wide variety of employment and workplace topics will be covered, tailored to the needs and interests of the student group.
It will cover the writing of clear and engaging CVs & Resumes, Cover Letters, and Personal Statements - ‘personal marketing material’ - which can be used when applying for jobs, apprenticeships, placements and further studies. It will also focus on identifying opportunities, and on strengthening job interview skills through practical exercises.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of various professional workplace settings, and they will be informed about the strategies and tools to successfully navigate the challenges, maximise their contributions to the professional organisations, and progress their own careers.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: In the classroom the students will explore, apply and implement fundamental Human Resource theories and practices, both explaining and demonstrating their understanding. In the written assignments, which will form the major part of their assessment, they will show their understanding of the approaches and tools commonly encountered in a workplace setting. Additionally, for the course they will be expected to produce professional level material that can be used to apply for employment, placements, internships and for further study.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS: Students will work within groups to generate their own topics, forms and styles to investigate and present wider topics connected with professional workplaces. They will use the approaches and techniques of Negotiation Skills which they will have learned within the course to maximise the group dynamics and their own contributions. On an individual level, for the final assignment, they will be expected to define their own goals, topics, and research plan using a Project Management approach.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: The students will strengthen their group and team working skills; their presentation skills; their ability to manage teams and processes through the clarity of using a Project Management approach and tools; and learn to communicate with the expected written formats of a professional setting, specifically Report Writing. Additionally, they will learn the best approaches and formats to use in creating ‘personal marketing material’, their CVs, cover letters and personal statements.
LEARNING SKILLS: It is expected that through this course students will apply and deepen their critical thinking skills, creative and problem-solving skills, and their research skills. They will use newly learned Negotiation Skills, thereby strengthening Communication and Interpersonal Skills. They will practice Teamworking, Conflict Resolution and Leadership skills in small group settings. As individuals, they will apply goal setting, planning, self- regulation and thee use of appropriate written and communication skills.
This module aims to strengthen each student’s knowledge and understanding of 1) key issues of working in a professional environment and the dynamics of a workplace; 2) the student’s abilities to communicate verbally and in writing, using styles appropriate for a professional setting; 3) to develop their interpersonal skills and in particular in negotiating in a competitive environment; 4) to use and strengthen their interpersonal skills in delivering a cooperative presentation, and, additionally, 5) it aims to strengthen each student’s personal confidence and capacities in starting and shaping their career, including, 6) in understanding and producing documents useful to use in the ‘professional marketplace’.
Students will learn about key management approaches and competencies in the workplace regarding planning, decision-making, verbal and non-verbal communication, and will have the opportunity to practice these techniques and skills, to support their professional growth. A wide variety of employment and workplace topics will be covered, tailored to the needs and interests of the student group.
It will cover the writing of clear and engaging CVs & Resumes, Cover Letters, and Personal Statements - ‘personal marketing material’ - which can be used when applying for jobs, apprenticeships, placements and further studies. It will also focus on identifying opportunities, and on strengthening job interview skills through practical exercises.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of various professional workplace settings, and they will be informed about the strategies and tools to successfully navigate the challenges, maximise their contributions to the professional organisations, and progress their own careers.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: In the classroom the students will explore, apply and implement fundamental Human Resource theories and practices, both explaining and demonstrating their understanding. In the written assignments, which will form the major part of their assessment, they will show their understanding of the approaches and tools commonly encountered in a workplace setting. Additionally, for the course they will be expected to produce professional level material that can be used to apply for employment, placements, internships and for further study.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS: Students will work within groups to generate their own topics, forms and styles to investigate and present wider topics connected with professional workplaces. They will use the approaches and techniques of Negotiation Skills which they will have learned within the course to maximise the group dynamics and their own contributions. On an individual level, for the final assignment, they will be expected to define their own goals, topics, and research plan using a Project Management approach.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: The students will strengthen their group and team working skills; their presentation skills; their ability to manage teams and processes through the clarity of using a Project Management approach and tools; and learn to communicate with the expected written formats of a professional setting, specifically Report Writing. Additionally, they will learn the best approaches and formats to use in creating ‘personal marketing material’, their CVs, cover letters and personal statements.
LEARNING SKILLS: It is expected that through this course students will apply and deepen their critical thinking skills, creative and problem-solving skills, and their research skills. They will use newly learned Negotiation Skills, thereby strengthening Communication and Interpersonal Skills. They will practice Teamworking, Conflict Resolution and Leadership skills in small group settings. As individuals, they will apply goal setting, planning, self- regulation and thee use of appropriate written and communication skills.