Taught modules: lectures, seminars and further contact
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Each taught modules is normally taught via ten weekly one hour lectures, followed each week by a one hour seminar, thus making up 20 contact hours in total.
Exceptions to this include 7AAYCC30 Research Methods, which is taught via a fortnightly lecture and a non-standard pattern of seminars, and 7AAYCC13 Film and American Culture and 7AAYCC23 Subcultures, which include a weekly film screening. 7AAYCC05 Internship, due to work placement, is an exception to the ten weekly lectures moel.
Lectures are important for overview, focus and guides and orientation to further reading. Seminars and classes require active preparation and participation.
Exceptions to this include 7AAYCC30 Research Methods, which is taught via a fortnightly lecture and a non-standard pattern of seminars, and 7AAYCC13 Film and American Culture and 7AAYCC23 Subcultures, which include a weekly film screening. 7AAYCC05 Internship, due to work placement, is an exception to the ten weekly lectures moel.
Lectures are important for overview, focus and guides and orientation to further reading. Seminars and classes require active preparation and participation.
Attendance, punctuality and timing
Your punctual attendance is required and expected at all lectures, seminars and tutorials for which you have been registered. If you cannot attend a lecture, seminar or tutoral, you should notify the relevant academic via email in advance, stating the reason. If your attendance is generally unsatisfactory, this will be reported to your personal tutor who will ask you to explain why. Unsatisfactory attendance on the programme as a whole could lead to your being asked to deregister, and, in the case of overseas students, can potentially have implications for your student visa status. If you have a significant or persistent problem with attendance, you should speak with your personal tutor.
You should arrive at least five minutes early for each teaching event, so that the lecturer can start the class on time. You should make transport arrangements that allow time for any unexpected delays, rail/bus cancellations etc. If you are late for your first class in a semester due to problems in finding the room, please enter the class quietly, causing the minimum of dispruption. Late arrival for subsequent classes is not acceptable. If you enter the classroom/lecture theatre late, you may be asked by the lecturer to leave.
You should arrive at least five minutes early for each teaching event, so that the lecturer can start the class on time. You should make transport arrangements that allow time for any unexpected delays, rail/bus cancellations etc. If you are late for your first class in a semester due to problems in finding the room, please enter the class quietly, causing the minimum of dispruption. Late arrival for subsequent classes is not acceptable. If you enter the classroom/lecture theatre late, you may be asked by the lecturer to leave.
General behaviour in classes
Your lecturer will expect your full concentration on the class. Mobile phones must be switched off. Anyone found using a mobile phone, or having a private conversation, may be asked to leave the class. If there is anything you did not understand, you should ask the lecturer rather than your fellow students. If another student tries to speak with you inappropriately, you should ignore them.
Lectures
A lecture consists of one-way communication from the lecturer to the students. Some lecturers may ask questions or encourage you to interrupt and ask questions, but you should be guided by individual lecturers on this. The norm is that you will take notes in silence while the lecturer speaks, and you will not interrupt.
Seminars
A seminar consists of two-way communication between lecturers and students. Your active participation is not only encouraged but is expected. At present MA CCI does not include any formal assessment of classroom participation; however, you will obtain more value from the seminars if you participate, and if you do not take part lecturers may wish to discuss this with you.
Further contact with your module tutor
Individual module lecturers will make clear their availability for further contact. The norm is that teaching for taught modules is delivered via 10 weekly lectures and seminars, making up the 20 hours of contact time, and that outside of lectures and seminars you will work independently. However, lecturers are available during their office hours or by appointment for discussion of any issues or problems of understanding that you may have. Towards the end of a semester they may agree to see one draft of your essay plan and give informal feedback either during their office hours or by appointment. Under no circumstances will a lecturer read a draft of an actual essay (full or part).