Syllabus
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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 use and strengthen their interpersonal skills in delivering a cooperative project, and, additionally, 4) it aims to strengthen each student’s personal confidence and capacities in starting and shaping their career, including, 5) 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.
Teaching Method
The topics will be covered using a mix of lectures, class discussions, class presentations and exercises giving the students opportunities to explore and demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Regular class attendance and active participation are expected, as they are key to achieving the learning outcomes. As well as using diagnostic assessments, and the presentation of formative assignments, for the final summative assignment, students will be expected to prepare and carry out original research through group work, and then submit an individual written report detailing the research goals, procedures, outcomes and conclusions based on the data gathered by the group.
The topics will be covered using a mix of lectures, class discussions, class presentations, role play, exercises giving the students opportunities to test their behavior in a protected environment, in order to explore and demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Regular class attendance and active participation are expected, as they are key to achieving the learning outcomes. As well as using diagnostic assessments, and the presentation of formative assignments, for the final summative assignment, students will be expected to prepare and carry out original research, and then submit an individual written report detailing the research goals, procedures, outcomes and conclusions based on the data.
A wide variety of Professor-generated and class-generated learning material will be provided
by the Professor to both attending and non-attending students for study by uploading the
material to the DIDA learning platform and sending relevant material directly to students.
Learning Objectives
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 use and strengthen their interpersonal skills in delivering a cooperative project, and, additionally, 4) it aims to strengthen each student’s personal confidence and capacities in starting and shaping their career, including, 5) 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.
Teaching Method
The topics will be covered using a mix of lectures, class discussions, class presentations and exercises giving the students opportunities to explore and demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Regular class attendance and active participation are expected, as they are key to achieving the learning outcomes. As well as using diagnostic assessments, and the presentation of formative assignments, for the final summative assignment, students will be expected to prepare and carry out original research through group work, and then submit an individual written report detailing the research goals, procedures, outcomes and conclusions based on the data gathered by the group.
Douglas James Brown
Prerequisites
No formal pre-requisites
Program
The topics will be covered using a mix of lectures, class discussions, class presentations, role play, exercises giving the students opportunities to test their behavior in a protected environment, in order to explore and demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Regular class attendance and active participation are expected, as they are key to achieving the learning outcomes. As well as using diagnostic assessments, and the presentation of formative assignments, for the final summative assignment, students will be expected to prepare and carry out original research, and then submit an individual written report detailing the research goals, procedures, outcomes and conclusions based on the data.
Books
A wide variety of Professor-generated and class-generated learning material will be provided
by the Professor to both attending and non-attending students for study by uploading the
material to the DIDA learning platform and sending relevant material directly to students.
Bibliography
Bibliography
Textbooks and Materials
Throughout classes, the Professor will draw material from the following publications:
Throughout classes, the Professor will draw material from the following publications:
Topic 1: Covey, S.R. (2004) 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Simon and Schuster, London
The Essential Manager’s Handbook (2016), DK, Penguin Random House, London.
Topic 2: Newton, R. (2007) Project Management Step by Step, Pearson Business, London.
Topic 3: Fischer R., Ury W., (2012) Getting to yes, Random House Business Books, UK
Shopenhauer A., The Art of Always being right: 38 stratagems to win in an argument, Brett M.B. (2014) Negotiating Globally, Jossey Bass - John Wiley & Sons, USA
Topic 4: Morris, D. (2002) People Watching, the Desmond Morris guide to body language, Vintage, London.
Pease, A. & Pease, B. (2004) The Definitive Book of Body Language, McPhearsons, Australia
Kuhnke, E. (2012) Body Language for Dummies, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, England.
Topic 5: Reid, M. (2012) Report Writing, Palgrove Macmillan, London.
Bowden, J. (2011) Writing a Report, 9th Edition, How to Books, London.
Topic 6: Whitmore, T. (2021), How to Write an Impressive CV and Cover Letter: A Comprehensive Guide for Jobseekers, Robinson, UK.
Moses, B. (2003) What Next? The complete guide to taking control of your working life, DK, London.
Tupper, H. and Ellis, S. (2020) The Squiggly Career – Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career, Portfolio Penguin, UK.
Rogers, J. (2011) Job Interview Success: Be Your Own Coach, Open University Press, UK. Kennedy, J.L. (2011) Job Interviews for Dummies, 4th Edition, Wiley, UK.
Textbooks and Materials
Throughout classes, the Professor will draw material from the following publications:
Throughout classes, the Professor will draw material from the following publications:
Topic 1: Covey, S.R. (2004) 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Simon and Schuster, London
The Essential Manager’s Handbook (2016), DK, Penguin Random House, London.
Topic 2: Newton, R. (2007) Project Management Step by Step, Pearson Business, London.
Topic 3: Fischer R., Ury W., (2012) Getting to yes, Random House Business Books, UK
Shopenhauer A., The Art of Always being right: 38 stratagems to win in an argument, Brett M.B. (2014) Negotiating Globally, Jossey Bass - John Wiley & Sons, USA
Topic 4: Morris, D. (2002) People Watching, the Desmond Morris guide to body language, Vintage, London.
Pease, A. & Pease, B. (2004) The Definitive Book of Body Language, McPhearsons, Australia
Kuhnke, E. (2012) Body Language for Dummies, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, England.
Topic 5: Reid, M. (2012) Report Writing, Palgrove Macmillan, London.
Bowden, J. (2011) Writing a Report, 9th Edition, How to Books, London.
Topic 6: Whitmore, T. (2021), How to Write an Impressive CV and Cover Letter: A Comprehensive Guide for Jobseekers, Robinson, UK.
Moses, B. (2003) What Next? The complete guide to taking control of your working life, DK, London.
Tupper, H. and Ellis, S. (2020) The Squiggly Career – Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career, Portfolio Penguin, UK.
Rogers, J. (2011) Job Interview Success: Be Your Own Coach, Open University Press, UK. Kennedy, J.L. (2011) Job Interviews for Dummies, 4th Edition, Wiley, UK.
Teaching methods
The topics will be covered using a mix of lectures, class discussions, class presentations, role play, exercises giving the students opportunities to test their behavior in a protected environment, in order to explore and demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Regular class attendance and active participation are expected, as they are key to achieving the learning outcomes. As well as using diagnostic assessments, and the presentation of formative assignments, for the final summative assignment, students will be expected to prepare and carry out original research, and then submit an individual written report detailing the research goals, procedures, outcomes and conclusions based on the data.
Exam Rules
Course assessment
During the classes, students are expected to work in small groups and to be part of the delivery of at least one group presentation in class. The final assignment will be for the student, individually, to use their research skills and techniques to plan, research and gather primary data to produce a formal Report which presents and discusses the findings of their research.
Students will be graded on their preparation, attendance and active class participation, and by their final written work, including, primarily, the Research Report, but also on the presentation of the draft material and of a polished CV, and possibly Cover Letters and Statements. The final mark for the course will include 25% for participation in class, and 75% for the written assessments.
Students who do not submit by the agreed due date, or fail the work assignments, will be required to fulfil the exam requirements of non-attending students, and be marked accordingly.
Non-attending students will be expected to read the course material set by the professor. They will also be expected to plan research aims and approaches, to conduct the research and to write two contrasting formal Reports, which will vary in length, which presents and discusses their research findings. They will deliver a presentation on agreed topics and submit the supporting written material. They will also submit their polished ‘personal marketing material’. The final mark will include 25% for the presentations and 75% for the written work.
The examination will be assessed according to the following criteria:
• FAIL: important deficiencies and/or inaccuracies in the knowledge and understanding of the topics; limited ability to analyse and synthesise, frequent generalisations and limited critical and judgemental skills, the topics are set out inconsistently and with inappropriate language;
• 18-20: Barely sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics with possible generalisations and imperfections; sufficient capacity for analysis, synthesis and autonomy of judgement, the topics are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/technical language;
• 21-23: Routine knowledge and understanding of topics; ability to analyse and synthesise correctly with sufficiently coherent logical argumentation and appropriate/technical language
• 24-26: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics; Good analytical and synthetic skills with arguments expressed in a rigorous manner but with language that is not always appropriate/technical.
• 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the topics; considerable capacity for analysis and synthesis. Good autonomy of judgement. Arguments presented in a rigorous manner and with appropriate/technical language
• 30-30L: Excellent level of knowledge and thorough understanding of topics. Excellent analytical and synthetic skills and independent judgement. Arguments expressed in an original manner and with appropriate technical language.
During the classes, students are expected to work in small groups and to be part of the delivery of at least one group presentation in class. The final assignment will be for the student, individually, to use their research skills and techniques to plan, research and gather primary data to produce a formal Report which presents and discusses the findings of their research.
Students will be graded on their preparation, attendance and active class participation, and by their final written work, including, primarily, the Research Report, but also on the presentation of the draft material and of a polished CV, and possibly Cover Letters and Statements. The final mark for the course will include 25% for participation in class, and 75% for the written assessments.
Students who do not submit by the agreed due date, or fail the work assignments, will be required to fulfil the exam requirements of non-attending students, and be marked accordingly.
Non-attending students will be expected to read the course material set by the professor. They will also be expected to plan research aims and approaches, to conduct the research and to write two contrasting formal Reports, which will vary in length, which presents and discusses their research findings. They will deliver a presentation on agreed topics and submit the supporting written material. They will also submit their polished ‘personal marketing material’. The final mark will include 25% for the presentations and 75% for the written work.
The examination will be assessed according to the following criteria:
• FAIL: important deficiencies and/or inaccuracies in the knowledge and understanding of the topics; limited ability to analyse and synthesise, frequent generalisations and limited critical and judgemental skills, the topics are set out inconsistently and with inappropriate language;
• 18-20: Barely sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics with possible generalisations and imperfections; sufficient capacity for analysis, synthesis and autonomy of judgement, the topics are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/technical language;
• 21-23: Routine knowledge and understanding of topics; ability to analyse and synthesise correctly with sufficiently coherent logical argumentation and appropriate/technical language
• 24-26: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics; Good analytical and synthetic skills with arguments expressed in a rigorous manner but with language that is not always appropriate/technical.
• 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the topics; considerable capacity for analysis and synthesis. Good autonomy of judgement. Arguments presented in a rigorous manner and with appropriate/technical language
• 30-30L: Excellent level of knowledge and thorough understanding of topics. Excellent analytical and synthetic skills and independent judgement. Arguments expressed in an original manner and with appropriate technical language.
PAOLO AUGUGLIARO
Books
Texts adopted
A wide variety of Professor-generated and class-generated learning material will be provided
by the Professor to both attending and non-attending students for study by uploading the
material to the DIDA learning platform and sending relevant material directly to students.
A wide variety of Professor-generated and class-generated learning material will be provided
by the Professor to both attending and non-attending students for study by uploading the
material to the DIDA learning platform and sending relevant material directly to students.