Directed Reading in Mental Health and Well-Being (10 credits)

Code

LAWW4126

School

Law

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

A student in conjunction with an appropriate supervisor will pursue a plan of guided reading. The area may build on, but must normally be different from any of any of the modules studied by the student as part of their programme of studies at the University of Nottingham.

Target Students

Only available to PGR students on U8PMTLHW3, U8PMTLHW6, OR U8PMTLHBUS PhD Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Classes

This module is taught through a combination of tutorials and independent study.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: One 5,000 word essay

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

a.    Knowledge and understanding 

• These will vary depending on the area in which the directed reading is undertaken.

b.    Intellectual skills 

• Able to engage in significant independent work in a systematic manner. 
• Able to present the results of reading and reflection in written form. 
• Able to plan a distinct course of independent study with long-term goals in mind. 
   

c.    Professional practical skills 

• Able to make discriminating use of a range of library and information resources in order to identify appropriate source material, compile bibliographies, inform research.
• Able to show independence of thought, and critical self-awareness about one's own beliefs and commitments.
• Able to communicate ideas, arguments, principles, theories and develop sophisticated argument. 
   

d.    Transferable (key) skills 

• Able to exercise initiative and personal responsibility.
• Able to engage in independent learning. 
• Able to communicate effectively in writing.
   

Conveners

• Professor Peter Bartlett