The Certificate in Combined Studies Programme 2010/11 by University of Kent

The Certificate in Combined Studies Programme 2010/11 Centre for Flexible Learning

Locations for part-time study

Margate Gillingham Rainham

Whitstable

Birchington

Sittingbourne

Medway

Canterbury

Maidstone

Deal

Tonbridge Ashford

Dover

Tunbridge Wells

Combined Studies classes are available in a range of subjects and at many locations across Kent. You will find them in adult education centres near you, at the University’s three main sites at Canterbury, Medway and Tonbridge, and occasionally at other course-specific locations.

Locations

Campus locations

Class locations are specified for each module within this prospectus, and may include:

• Canterbury campus • Medway campus • University Centre Tonbridge

Adult education centres

Other locations

• • • • • • • • • •

• Turner Contemporary (Margate) • King Ethelbert School (Birchington) • Centre for Kentish Studies (Maidstone)

Ashford Canterbury Deal Dover Gillingham Maidstone Rainham Sittingbourne Tonbridge Tunbridge Wells

Potential Locations: • Your place of work? (See p6 for more details.) You can search for modules by class location at www.kent.ac.uk/cfl

Combined Studies www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs

Contents

Welcome to the Centre for Flexible Learning 4 The Certificate in Combined Studies (CCS)

What the CCS offers

Is the CCS for you?

Planning your study

CCS as part of flexible learning

Information and guidance

Student profile

Your studies: What we will do for you

Your studies: What is expected of you

Student profile

Languages

Philosophy

Politics

Course listings

Academic and personal support 14

Anthropology

Psychology

Archaeology

Science

Fees and funding

Classics

Theology and Religious Studies

FAQs

Glossary

Comparative Literature

Application, enrolment and registration 18

Creative Writing

Digital Arts

Useful contacts

Ecology

Terms and conditions

English Literature

History

History & Philosophy of Art

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Welcome to the Centre for Flexible Learning The Centre for Flexible Learning offers three types of part-time programme; two include coursework: • Access to Higher Education diploma – for A level equivalent qualification • Certificate in Combined Studies (CCS) – higher education modules that lead to a qualification • Open Studies Short Courses – purely for leisure This prospectus covers the Certificate in Combined Studies (CCS). For information on the other programmes visit our website www.kent.ac.uk/cfl or contact the Centre for Flexible Learning (see p20).

The CCS programme is designed to meet a range of different needs. Many students complete the full Certificate in Combined Studies but there are other options. For example, you may want to study one or two modules in a year or you may want to explore different subjects over a period of 2-4 years. Many of the modules could lead to progression from CCS to other university programmes (this needs careful planning) or modules could feed into your continuing professional development. CCS modules could be used individually to contribute towards work-based learning and students who do not wish to claim the full 120 credit CCS award can now opt to claim a 60 credit Certificate in Continuing Education for work purposes. There are many possibilities and if you would like to discuss these or you need further advice, CCS staff will be delighted to hear from you. There are sections in this prospectus which will be of particular interest to those returning to study, for example, advice on basic IT and study skills support. All CCS students complete assessments and we aim to support you as fully as possible. Please note: Due to changes in government funding, if you already hold an HE certificate-level qualification, Equivalent Learning Qualification (ELQ) fees apply. See p16 for more information. We hope this prospectus gives the information you need to decide the right way forward for your university studies and we look forward to hearing from you. Christine Vickerman Director of Open Studies Centre for Flexible Learning

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The Certificate in Combined Studies (CCS) Taking a Certificate in Combined Studies module is an excellent way to try out a new subject and gain higher education (HE) credits at certificate level. The CCS programme consists of individual modules in a variety of subjects and locations. Each module involves weekly class meetings and home study for either 10 or 20 weeks across one or two terms (typically Autumn and/or Spring Terms). We advise new students to start with one module, but part-time students normally study one or two modules per year. Assessment is by coursework; with tutor support you will develop academic and study skills but will not sit formal examinations.

Why choose CCS? Starting your study in HE with this programme helps to increase your confidence to study further at university, or it can provide the required level of qualification you need to be accepted onto another HE course. Successful completion of a module earns university credits at certificate level; this can be built towards a stage 1 qualification, which is equivalent to the first year of a full-time degree. There are no specific entry qualifications required for the CCS programme.

Accumulating credits You can build CCS credits through a combination of 30 or 15

credit modules in a variety of subjects, and use these credits to work towards the following awards:

Certificate in Combined Studies By studying modules in a range of subject areas you can build 120 credits to achieve the Certificate in Combined Studies.

Certificate in a single subject CCS credits from appropriate modules can be transferred into a certificate programme in a specific subject. You should contact us for advice and guidance on your options as soon as possible and before you begin (see Progression, below).

qualifications, the CCS modules completed and the requirements of the programme. If you are considering this option you should contact us for advice as early as possible. For more information on planning your study, see p8.

Entry level and study skills You do not need to have gained any specific qualifications to apply for this programme; however you will need to demonstrate a good level of English and some study and IT skills are necessary. If you are returning to study or concerned about the level of work required, we can help you to incorporate these skills into your learning. Find out more on p14.

Certificate in Continuing Education (60 credits)

Existing students

Students who wish to end their studies after gaining 60 credits, with two subject-related modules, may apply for the Certificate in Continuing Education (60 credits). This may be appropriate for those studying for work purposes or their continuing professional development.

Existing students may take a CCS (CM-code) module as extracurricular study, via application/ payment to CCS; however a CCS module may also be a suitable alternative towards a programme of study â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only with Faculty Office approval. See diagram on p9 for options.

Progression

Other study opportunities

If you wish to follow a specific study pathway, you may be able to transfer your CCS credits to a single subject certificate which can lead into a diploma or degree programme. You will then continue your studies in the relevant department. Progression onto other programmes depends on a number of factors, including experience, other relevant

If, having read this, you feel that the CCS is not what you are looking for, there are other ways to study at the University of Kent, such as Day Schools or Open Studies Short Courses for leisure. For more information on these and all other part-time study options, request the Guide to Part-time Study at Kent or visit: www.kent.ac.uk/part-time. 5

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What the CCS offers Range of Subjects The Combined Studies programme offers a wide range of subjects from Archaeology to Theology & Religious Studies, among others. In this prospectus, we list the modules on offer from September 2010; the list is regularly updated online and you can view the most up-to-date list at www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs.

Classes across Kent Modules are available at various locations across Kent. You will find them in adult education centres and at the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three main sites at Canterbury, Medway and Tonbridge. Where demand exists, modules may be arranged at other locations.

No entrance qualifications needed You do not need any specific qualifications to apply for this programme. A certain level of language, IT and study skills will be necessary in order for you to complete the required amount of home study and coursework. Find out more on p14.

High-quality teaching Plenty of help, encouragement and support is available from our experienced tutors. Our modules are designed to ease you into studying, with participation forming an important part of the learning process. One 30-credit two-term module will include 20 weeks of teaching and 40 guided learning hours as part of the expected 300 total study hours. 6

Assessment is by coursework so you will develop academic and study skills but will not need to sit formal examinations.

retrieve essays, and submit them electronically. Places are limited and you should contact us as soon as possible to discuss any needs you have.

Friendly atmosphere You can be sure that whatever course you attend, the other students will have the same aims and concerns as you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; exploring a topic in a relaxed environment. Our students are ordinary people who want to develop their understanding and knowledge.

The chance to work towards a certificate/degree If you have identified a specific study pathway you want to follow, you may be able to transfer credits from appropriate CCS modules into a single subject certificate or towards a diploma or degree (see p9).

Support with your study/ IT skills

Employee training

There are introductory sessions for students who feel they need extra assistance, including information on how to find books in the library, monitor library accounts, produce, save and

If you are an employee or employer who would like a CCS module taught to a group at your workplace, we may be able to help. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Is the CCS programme for you? If any of the following statements apply to you, CCS may be just what you need. • I want to return to studying at a higher level than my previously gained qualifications, but I am not confident about working at that level. • I would like to try studying a subject at first-year undergraduate level but need to ensure that this is the right subject for me before I commit to a three year degree programme. • I want to enrol on a part-time degree course, but I do not currently have the entry requirements needed by the specific department; however, the department has advised me that if I successfully complete an appropriate CCS module I could transfer the credits to a named award as soon as possible. • I am interested in a subject and wish to study it at higher education level to gain a qualification. • I would like to gain an accredited award for my own professional development. • I am an employer and I would like to offer a CCS module to my employees. • I am an employee and would like to suggest a CCS module to my employer. • I am a student paying for a CCS module for extracurricular activity.

• I am a student applying to take a CCS module as part of my programme of study.

If any of the following apply to you, CCS may not be what you need. • I do not need to gain a qualification but wish to study purely for the pleasure of learning more about a subject. • I do not wish to complete coursework to gain HE certificate-level credits. • I have previously gained a qualification at certificate level or higher (Higher Education certificate, diploma or degree or postgraduate degree), so ELQ fees apply to me.

Please note: Due to recent government legislation, no higher education provider is eligible to receive funding for you if you wish to gain an equivalent or lower-level qualification (ELQ) to one you already hold. See p16. If you are in doubt, call us at the CCS office on 01227 827647. If you feel the CCS programme is not for you for any reason, the University offers other options in part-time study such as credit bearing postgraduate study or Open Studies Short Courses, Day Schools or University Open Lectures, for interest only. Find out more at: www.kent.ac.uk/studying/ part-time or request the Guide to Part-time Study at Kent. 7

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Planning your study Enrolling on the Certificate in Combined Studies programme opens up possibilities for further development or improved opportunities at work, as well as the chance to progress from CCS to study on other full-time or part-time programmes. If you decide to move on to a degree, you need to plan this carefully before you begin. There are different ways of moving on but they all involve the points below. Thinking ahead Successful completion of four 30-credit CCS modules requires the same amount of study as in any other certificate programme in higher education. You may wish to complete the full Certificate in Combined Studies award. Alternatively, you may wish to begin your HE studies with CCS (as an open-entry programme) and with successful completion of assessments, request to transfer into another (subject-specialist) programme of study. Refer to the diagram opposite for an outline of your options.

Getting advice early To get the most out of your study, it is best to plan your learning pathway. You should do this before you start a module and again as soon as you complete 8

one or two modules. Ask your tutor for advice or contact the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Information and Guidance staff, who can help you with many aspects of study. They can put you in contact with a member of the relevant academic department, the Combined Studies office or the University Admissions Office. You will also have the opportunity to speak to many of these people at the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Days (see p10 for details).

Credit transfer Many subject departments allow you to transfer your CCS credits into their programmes. If you decide to focus on a particular subject, you need to choose your modules carefully, as details of

progression routes differ according to the subject and number of credits accumulated. For full details, contact the CCS office, or download the progression information online at www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs. If you have recently gained higher education credits through study at another university or college, it may be possible to transfer them into the Combined Studies programme, or to another certificate programme at the University of Kent.

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CCS as part of flexible learning Interested in part-time study? You can try out studying at this level either for leisure, or to lead to a CCS qualification and beyond... Think about what you want to study and why. The following should help you to decide on your choice of course and subject. You should plan carefully before the start of a course and feel free to contact us with your queries.

Courses for leisure (non-accredited courses) Using non-accredited courses as an introduction to studying a topic for qualification. You may find that studying for interest gives you a new passion for a subject, or the confidence to move on to courses such as the Access to HE programme or the CCS programme. (See below for more information about courses for qualification.)

If you are not quite ready to study at certificate level for accreditation, you could ease your way into studying by considering a course for leisure, such as an Open Studies short course or Day School. (See www.kent.ac.uk/part-time or request the Guide to Part-time Study for more information about courses purely for interest)

Courses for qualification OPTION 1: Access to Higher Education (HE) programme (part-time) A level equivalent further education (FE) level course. (Request the Guide to Part-time Study for more information about other ways to study.) OPTION 2: Certificate in Combined Studies If you are not currently studying at Kent: You can register as a part-time student on the CCS programme, with two main study options and one work-focused alternative: 1 To achieve the full 120-credit HE award – the Certificate in Combined Studies 2 To achieve CCS modules – 30 or 60 credits, with the aim of progression 3 To achieve the 60-credit award – the Certificate in Continuing Education. See p5 for more information on each of these options.

As an existing full-time or part-time student at Kent: If you are registered on another (non-CCS) programme you have the following options: 1 To take a CCS module as a wild module (as part of your chosen modules up to the required 120 credits) but only with permission from your Faculty Office 2 To take a CCS module as extra-curricular study (over and above the 120-credits required for your stage 1 programme). This is subject to the payment of the required CCS fee at the time. Please note: full-time students should gain Faculty Office agreement.

Stage 1 – Certificate-level modulesge One – Certificate level modules Certificate-level modules are equivalent to the first stage of a degree (1 year full-time, 2 years part-time) Stage 2 – Diploma-level modules Diploma-level modules are equivalent to the second stage of a degree (1 year full-time, 2 years part-time) Stage 3 – Degree-level modules Degreel-level modules are equivalent to the final stage of a degree (1 year full-time, 2 years part-time) 9

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Information and guidance Before you start In addition to all the support given by your tutor and the CCS department, our Recruitment, Information and Guidance Unit can give you information and advice on a wide range of topics related to studying. You may have many questions about: • the range of options open to you • the type of course you might need to consider • how your experience in work or your training and qualifications will be considered • how to apply for the course you choose • what the costs will be and what financial support is available. If you are unsure about the course you wish to study, or would like to discuss any other topic relating to your study, you can arrange a meeting with an experienced adviser or phone them, if that is more convenient for you. Alternatively, you could come along to one of our Open Days.

Open Days There is no better way to find out about the University than to see it for yourself. Our friendly and informative Open Days are a perfect opportunity to get to know us better. So, no matter where your class meetings are held, whether at one of our campus locations or at your local adult 10

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education centre, our Open Days give you the opportunity to meet our staff and discover what the University has to offer.

2010 Open Days Canterbury Saturday 26 June Saturday 9 October 9am–4pm Medway Saturday 10 July Saturday 16 October (9am–4pm) Tonbridge Saturday 12 June (10am–1pm)

Information and Guidance Unit Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm To make an appointment, email: guidance@kent.ac.uk Visitors are welcome and staff can answer many of your questions and provide you with the information you need to make the choices that are right for you. Information and Guidance Unit The Registry University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ T: 0800 975 3777 or 01227 827272 F: 01227 827077 E: information@kent.ac.uk

The Induction Day is also an excellent opportunity to meet fellow part-time students.

Student Advice Centre Part-time student Induction Days Before you start your course, you will be invited to attend an Induction Day specifically for parttime students. The Day will offer an introduction to the University, advice about study skills, childcare, funding and the opportunity to speak to experienced members of staff.

Kent Union provides appointments with an adviser who will help you with any problems or queries you may have. The service is confidential and independent of the University – no one outside the Advice Centre has access to its records. See p20 for contact details.

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Student profile Carol Dickman Where did you start with CCS? I started at Gillingham Adult Education Centre four years ago. The venue was close to home and the time offered for the subject I wanted to study was convenient. I thought I knew quite a lot about historical events and that I would not find it too difficult, but I certainly had my eyes opened – I realised I didn’t know as much as I thought I did! At first I did struggle, but the tutor was very good. I knuckled down and achieved the required number of credits – although only just. I almost called it a day, but persevered, studying at County Hall in Maidstone for the next two years, and passing the modules there with much better results. This year, I attended Rainham Mark School, and have been studying ‘The Victorian Age’.

What do you hope to do next? I hope to use my certificate to allow me to study for a diploma, and am currently in discussion with the University’s Information and Guidance Unit. How would you sum up your experience so far? I chose CCS on the recommendation of a relative. I felt I was stagnating and that my mind needed some activity. I still work full-time and needed something that would fit in with that. The tutors I have had have been very friendly and my fellow students have been nice to know and encouraging. I intend to continue studying, because it gives me a purpose and, to be honest, I am proud of what I am doing. I didn’t have the opportunity to get any qualifications when I was young and my ambition is, eventually, to get a degree.

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Your studies: What we will do for you We aim to make your study experience at Kent a rewarding and enjoyable one offering a range of resources and support. Further module information When you register for a module, you will be sent a syllabus with detailed information about your chosen module/s including preliminary reading. In class, your tutor will advise you on further reading matter and supply you with our Combined Studies Student Handbook which contains important information about all aspects of your study.

Help with assignments You will be required to complete tasks from a wide range of assessment types. These may include any of the following types: portfolio work, presentations, individual study projects, seminar preparation, essays and other types of written assignment, all of which are assessed by your tutor. If you require help with any of these tasks, your first port of call should always be your module tutor, who can advise you on many issues (eg improving your research/writing skills, correct academic referencing techniques and avoiding plagiarism). Important information on writing assignments is also set out in the Combined Studies Student Handbook.

Other help with your study We understand that some students, especially those returning to study after a long break, may be especially concerned about the prospect of writing essays and other assignments. If so, please be aware that there are many ways in which CCS can offer help and support, including: • IT and study skills support and development • Study Workshops Basic introduction to IT and Computing Basic Study Skills • Personal Academic Study Support (PASS) Find out more on p14.

Assessment Your work will be assessed and returned within an agreed timescale.

Library and book box You can borrow books from the University collections at Canterbury, Medway and Tonbridge. If your class is some distance from these centres, your tutor may arrange for books to be supplied from our book box scheme.

Disability If you have a disability or dyslexia and would like help with any aspect of your study, the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service on the Canterbury campus offers confidential advice and support.

We can offer most help if you contact us when you apply for your course (see p18 for contact details).

Dedicated student areas on our website www.kent.ac.uk/cfl/students These pages contain a wealth of information for all students, such as the CCS Student Handbook, latest news and online resources. Check the pages regularly for any new resources or announcements.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Many CCS modules make use of the University’s VLE Moodle, which means that, whatever your schedule, you will be able to view course materials, review past classes and stay in contact with your tutor.

“Mixing with my peers and guided by knowledgeable tutors, I have enriched my writing skills. I have always experienced a relaxed atmosphere and have never been put under any pressure. I have built up a large portfolio of my writing which – who knows – I may one day publish!” Gordon Killip CCS student

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Your studies: What is expected of you CCS modules are built around a framework designed for adult learners. We encourage students to show their commitment by participating in the learning process and making full use of the opportunities provided. This results in an enjoyable and fulfilling learning experience. IT/computer skills Computer skills are important for all students. If you are returning to study after some time, you may not feel confident in using computers to assist with your work and to fulfil the requirements of the University. As a part-time student, you will be expected to demonstrate the following skills: • Word processing documents • Manage an email account (send/receive/attach files) • Log on to and successfully navigate the internet • Enter basic information into a website such as login and password details where required.

Further advice can be found at: www.kent.ac.uk/student/skills/ it-skills If you are concerned that you do not currently hold any or all of these skills, we are able to help with a variety of training courses to suit your needs and prepare you for studying at University level. See p14 for full details of study skills and personal support available.

Private study In addition to attending your classes, you are expected to spend around ten hours per week reading and preparing course assignments. If you are unsure about the amount of work involved, please read the module outline carefully and speak to us before making a decision about whether to apply for your chosen module.

Assessment Computer use You will need access to a computer to check your Kent email account, receive information about your module and prepare and submit your coursework. There are computers for students’ use in the libraries of the three Kent campus locations and in some adult education centres. High Street internet cafes are often convenient and your local library may also offer computer resources.

Attendance Attendance, preparation and full participation are important parts of the learning process in class, as is the completion of courserelated tasks (reading/research/ writing) outside the classroom.

As a CCS student, you are required to complete and submit assignments for assessment. Coursework forms an important part of studying and enables you to consolidate your learning. As a part-time student of the University of Kent, you will have a student record containing details of your modules and associated grades. If you do not submit coursework, you will be subject to the standard rules on re-taking this work. If after this process, you still do not produce sufficient work, a fail will be reflected on your student record. Please note: If you choose not to submit coursework you will no longer qualify for fee remission. We reserve the right to refuse applications for further CCS modules.

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Academic and personal support IT training and academic support The University offers a free, friendly advice service providing guidance and information on all aspects of effective learning and study skills to all students.

Support before the start of your classes Disability and Dyslexia The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) offers confidential advice and educational support services. Depending on your specific needs, DDSS may be able to assist with the following: • Applying for funding to pay for specialist equipment and helpers • Arranging signers, notetakers and other support workers for you • Helping you find out if you have dyslexia • Talking to your lecturers and other departments on your behalf regarding specific assistance you may require. The most help can be offered if you contact DDSS when you apply for your course. Disability and Dyslexia Support Service Canterbury campus T: 01227 823158 F: 01227 827330 E: accessibility@kent.ac.uk Medway campus: T: 01634 888804/ 888969 14

E: medwaystudent services@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/ddss

Introduction to IT Skills and University systems This free introductory course consists of two sessions. It is held at the Canterbury campus and is ideal for students with limited IT skills. It gives you the basic skills needed to get started at Kent. Topics include: • Creating and saving word documents, folders and files • Accessing online IT training packages • Accessing your email account via the internet and sending attachments • Using library resources and managing a library account

• Review of online facilities for students. You need to attend two sessions: Tuesday 21 September from 2-3.30pm and Wednesday 22 September from 10-11.30am. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis; to avoid disappointment, we advise you to reserve your place as soon as you have registered for a module. (Additional sessions may be added during term-time if demand exists. Contact the Centre for Flexible Learning for details.) Centre for Flexible Learning T: 01227 827647 E: cfl@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/cfl

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Support during your classes Student workshop programme The Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) provides a series of workshops each academic year which are available to all students. The Student Skills and Learning Development programme is a practical programme of workshops for all University of Kent students including: IT training, library skills, study skills and information about further sources of advice. Contact the IT Training Team, or view the full list of workshops online. Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS), UELT T: 01227 824666 E: it-training@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/student/skills/

VALUE MaP VALUE MaP is a free programme of study skills development for mature and part-time students. The aim of the programme is to develop learning strategies that will help students to fulfil the assessment criteria of their chosen course of study. There is a wide choice of practical Saturday workshops available from October to March including: • • • •

Time management Reading and note-taking Essay writing and referencing Learning from feedback.

Many of these sessions are repeated across the Canterbury, Medway and Tonbridge campuses. Contact the Unit for

the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (UELT), or view the full list of workshops online.

University Centre Tonbridge: T: 01732 368449 www.kent.ac.uk/library

Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching Canterbury Campus: T: 01227 823929 E: valuemap@kent.ac.uk Medway Campus: T: 01634 888884 E: valuemap@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/learning/ value/map

Personal Academic Support System (PASS)

Part-time student essentials You can access many Library resources and services from home and outside normal working hours, making it easier to fit your studies around work and home commitments. The Library provides a guide to services which make flexible studying easier, including: getting started, IT services such as wireless access and student PCs, home working and online borrowing. Contact the IT Training Team, or view the full list of workshops online: www.kent.ac.uk/library/ students/parttime.html. The students essentials page also includes other services that will be useful to you: www.kent.ac.uk/library/ students

Library Services

The Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) operates a support system for CCS students offering help and guidance on any matter relating to academic progress – for example: • Concerns over basic study skills • Personal or work issues which may have an impact on academic study • Time-management and meeting course deadlines • Attendance requirements • Academic discipline (eg issues relating to plagiarism) • Progression to further study. All students registered for the Certificate in Combined Studies should contact the CFL Support and Development Officer. T: 01227 824747 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only) or the CFL office (see p18 for contact details). Other students taking CCS modules as part of another programme should normally contact their own School’s support officer (often called the Senior Tutor).

Canterbury campus: T: 01227 823570 (general enquiries) E: library-enquiry@kent.ac.uk Medway campus: T: 01634 883278 15

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Fees and funding

Standard fees The fee for a two-term, 30-credit module is £240, and for a oneterm, 15 credit module £120, unless otherwise stated in the course outline. This charge includes a £25 administrative fee which is non-refundable. For some courses there may be small additional charges to cover the cost of class materials (eg photocopies) and costs incurred on class visits.

ELQ fees The government no longer provides funding for students who wish to study a qualification that is equivalent to, or at a lower level than, one they have already achieved. In response to the Government’s decision to change the funding model for higher education, the University is required to charge a higher-rate fee to all students, whether part-time or full-time, who hold an equivalent or higher level qualification and, therefore, are not eligible for Government funding. The ‘ELQ’ fee will be the same as that currently charged to students from the Channel Islands* (pro-rata for part-time students).

proper assessment of fee status can be made. The University will take action to reclaim fees retrospectively from registered students who are undercharged, if such undercharging was the result of the applicant failing to provide complete or accurate qualifications data on which their fee status was based, or as a result of a failure of the applicant to disclose their ELQ status when asked to do so. For more information, please visit www.kent.ac.uk/elq

Refunds and cancellations If you have to cancel your place on a course, the University reserves the right to retain your fee. Partial refunds may be made at its discretion, but a small administrative handling charge will be retained. In the case of a course being cancelled by the University, the fees for the uncompleted part of the course will be refunded in full.

Financial assistance for part-time students

*(As a guide, 2009/10 island fees were £1,637 for 30 credits and £818.50 for 15 credits.)

As a part-time student at Kent, you may be eligible for funding from either Student Finance England (SFE), your local authority (LA), or the University. This financial support is designed to help you with your tuition fees or with other study costs, such as books and travel.

Applicants are required to disclose details of all qualifications they hold at the point of application in order that a

You need to have registered for a module before making an application for funding, and should decide the total number of

credits being taken in order to choose the appropriate application procedure from the following options.

Part-time fee support Studying less than 60 credits The University may offer fee support for students who are studying less than 50% (ie less than 60 credits) of a full-time course and who, at the time of enrolment are: • home students (new and continuing) and • have a household income below £20,500 (2010/11 figures) or • are receiving one or more of the following benefits: Income Support, Housing Benefit, Income based Jobseekers’ Allowance or New Deal Allowance. If you think you may be eligible for fee support, contact the Financial Aid Office for advice. The application form is available to download online at: www.kent.ac.uk/financestudent/loansandgrants, or can be requested from the Financial Aid Office (see p17 for details). Please note: If you are applying for funding which is based on your income you will need to provide evidence relating to your claim. Decisions cannot be made until you are registered and attending your course. Once the

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fee award has been granted, the Financial Aid Office will forward a letter confirming the value of the award to both you and the Income Office. Studying between 60 and 90 credits Continuing students should apply to their local authority. New students should apply to Student Finance England. See fact box, right, for further information. University of Kent Staff Development The University offers some fee remission to members of staff attending CCS courses. See the staff development website for information on staff reductions, and to find out if you are eligible. You can also download an application form from the website: www.kent.ac.uk/staff-development. For more information on fees and funding contact: Financial Aid Office G43 The Registry University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ T: 01227 803488 or 01227 824876 E: financialaid@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/financestudent/loansandgrants www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/funding

Support from your local authority or Student Finance England Please note: all figures quoted are for the 2010/11 academic year. If you are unsure about the current figures, contact the Financial Aid Office for clarification. You should apply to your local authority (continuing students) or Student Finance England (new students) if all of the following apply: • You are studying a course for at least one academic year that leads to a higher education qualification. • The course does not take more than twice as long as the equivalent full-time course (ie you would need to take a minimum of 60 credits per year and complete the certificate within two years). • You do not already have a degree qualification. • You have a household income of less than £16,845 (2010/11) (single student) or are on income-assessed benefits. As a guide, in 2010/11 SFE is offering a statutory fee grant (to help with tuition fees) of up to £1,230 and a course grant (to help with study costs, such as books, materials and travel) of up to £265. You may be able to get part of this support if you are earning between £16,845 and £28,065. (Students with partners will have £2,000 ignored from their combined income. Also, students who have dependent children will have £2,000 from their income for the eldest child and £1,000 for each further dependent child ignored.) New students should call Student Finance England on 0800 300 5090 for an application pack, help and advice. Continuing students can obtain a pack and information from their local authority. All students can download an application form and information from: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

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Application, enrolment and registration The application process The application process consists of three stages: Apply – to be a student of the University of Kent (you do so by applying for a CCS module) Enrol – on a programme of study (details of how to enrol can be found below) Register – for a module (this will be done for you once you have completed your enrolment)

Apply Online applications You can apply for all CCS modules via the CCS website: www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs. Click on the ‘Apply online’ button and choose University of Kent, Canterbury Campus before you continue. Postal applications Please complete the application form enclosed with this prospectus and return it, together with your fee (cheques payable to UNIKENT) to the appropriate registration centre. See below for your registration centre. Telephone applications You can apply and pay over the telephone with a credit card by contacting the CCS Office on: 01227 827647 (Canterbury and Medway centres), or 01732 352316 (Tonbridge University Centre, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm). 18

Applicants will still need to complete and return the application form. Please ring 01227 827647 Registration Centre A: Centre for Flexible Learning, Keynes College, University of Kent, Canterbury Kent CT2 7NP T: 01227 827647 E: ccs@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs Registration Centre B: University Centre Tonbridge: University of Kent, 1st Floor, Block A, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge Kent TN9 1TG T: 01732 352316 E: tonbridgeadmin@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs

Becoming a registered student Enrol You must take the following steps to be a registered student of the University of Kent. Completion of all steps described on this page will allow us to process your enrolment, register you, and have your student ID card ready prior to the start of the academic year. If you do not complete all stages of the enrolment process, your registration and access to student and campus activities will be delayed. The University’s primary means of communication with you at this stage is by email. You should therefore check your email regularly once you begin the

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online process, as you will be given instructions at key stages about what to do next. You must: • Complete your online enrolment (www.kent.ac.uk/gettingstarted/ enrol.html) • Provide a passport-style photograph, preferably electronically • Claim your Kent IT account (www.kent.ac.uk/gettingstarted/i t.html) • Complete your fee paying arrangements (making sure to check the information regarding ELQ fees on p16). Once you have completed all of the above, we will generate a student ID card for you, which allows you access to key events and buildings. Our web pages for new students guide you through the registration process, and provide guidance and links to a whole range of information which you will need. See www.kent.ac.uk/gettingstarted/

Register Within a few hours of claiming your Kent IT account, you will automatically get access to the Student Data System http://records.kent.ac.uk/account. This enables you to update your records and view your timetable, coursework, deadlines, marks and results.

Other services to consider when you apply Support for students with physical and learning disabilities If you have a disability and would like help with any aspect of your study, the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service on the Canterbury campus offers confidential advice and support. We can offer most help if you contact us when you apply for your course.

IT and study skills If you are returning to study or concerned about the level of work required, we can help you to incorporate study skills into your learning and offer specific IT skills courses for CCS students. See p14 for full details.

To register with the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) contact the DDSS department: T: 01227 823158 E: accessibility@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/ddss

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Useful contacts Centre for Flexible Learning Keynes College, C1, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NP T: 01227 827647 E: cfl@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/cfl

Financial Aid Office G43, The Registry, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ T:01227 823488 or 01227 824876 E:financialaid@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student

CCS Office Keynes College, C1, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NP T: 01227 827647 E: ccs@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs

Student Finance England (SFE) PO Box 210, Darlington DL1 9HJ Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm Sat-Sun: 9am-5.30pm T: 0845 300 50 90 www.direct.gov.uk/ studentfinance

University Centre Tonbridge 1st Floor, Block A, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge Kent TN9 1TG T: 01732 352316 E: tonbridgeadmin@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/part-time/ccs Information and Guidance Unit The Registry, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ T: 01227 827272 or freephone 0800 975 3777 E: information@kent.ac.uk F: 01227 827077

BIS (formerly DIUS) Castle View House, East Lane, Runcorn WA7 2GJ T: 020 7215 5555 www.bis.gov.uk/

Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) Keynes College, Hg7-9, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NP T: 01227 823158 (voice or textphone) E: accessibility@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/ddss The Student Advice Centre Mandela Building, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NW Mon-Fri 9am-6pm T: 01227 824824 E: advice@kent.ac.uk www.kentunion.co.uk/pages/ support/advice Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (UELT) University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NQ T: 01227 824016 F: 01227 827169 E: learning@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/uelt

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Terms and conditions General conditions • Students must have reached the age of 17 by the day of the first course meeting. • Students are not normally permitted to complete the 120 credits required for the Certificate in Combined Studies within one academic year. Two, three or four years is the usual period of attendance. • The University reserves the right to cancel a course for whatever reason it deems appropriate. Please note that a minimum number of enrolments (normally ten) is required before a course may go ahead. For this reason, students are advised not to purchase books or equipment for a course before it is underway. • ELQ students (see p16): Applicants are required to disclose details of all qualifications they hold at the point of application in order that a proper assessment of fee status can be made. The University will take action to reclaim fees retrospectively from registered students who are undercharged, if such undercharging was the result of the applicant failing to provide complete or accurate qualifications data on which their fee status was based, or as a result of the failure of the applicant to disclose their ELQ status when asked to do so. • Mailing list and data protection: CCS students are automatically added to our database and kept informed of new courses for three years after completion of your CCS. We do not release this information to external organisations. • Validation: All CCS courses are validated by the University of Kent; their running is subject to the granting of academic approval. • Residency in the UK: This part-time programme of study is aimed at those who live or work within easy travelling distance of our centres of teaching. Studying with the University on a part-time basis does not give you any rights either to an educational visa or to temporary or permanent residence in the UK. • Criminal convictions: To help the University reduce the risk of harm or injury to our students caused by the criminal behaviour of other students, we must know about any relevant criminal convictions that an applicant may have. Relevant criminal convictions are only those convictions for offences against the person, whether of a violent or sexual nature, and convictions for offences involving unlawfully supplying controlled drugs or substances, where the conviction concerns commercial drug dealing or trafficking. Convictions that are spent (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) are not considered to be relevant and you should not reveal them. Applicants who declare this information are not automatically excluded from the application process. However, the University may want to consider the application further or ask for more information before making a decision about your application.

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Student profile Ian Fearn Where did you start with CCS? I went to university from school but left after the first year, I think because I wasn’t ready to decide what I wanted to do. I therefore knew I was able to study at university level, and have always carried with me a desire to get back on the study path. I work fulltime and have always enjoyed attending classes in the evenings. I found there were some interesting subjects offered at the Tonbridge Centre, which is convenient for me. I started with Psychology and moved on to Ecology (both things I deal with in my daily work). What do you hope to do next? I would like to move on to the next level. I will hopefully pass this module and complete my CCS this year, after which I would ideally like to continue to diploma level. I need some help to research this, as the modules I have studied do not have straightforward pathways. My advice to anyone thinking of studying CCS would be to consider where you may want it to lead early on – even if you can’t imagine getting that far – because you never know where your interest could take you.

How would you sum up your experience so far? I have found that as I go through life I am interested in a variety of subjects. CCS has given me the opportunity to pursue these interests at a level that is challenging and rewarding. The tutors are very knowledgeable, but also extremely approachable and interesting; and they fully understand the pressures that part-time students have to cope with. Looking back, I have produced a huge amount of work over the last four years, and I can’t imagine being able to take it all in over one year as a full-time student has to! There are huge benefits to learning in a class and having that personal contact with other like-minded people, and being able to use the University library means that I do get to campus now and again and see how the full-time students live.

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Course listings

Subjects available: Anthropology Archaeology Classical Studies Comparative Literature Creative Writing Digital Arts Ecology English Literature History History & Philosophy of Art Languages (French, Greek, Italian, Spanish) Philosophy Politics Psychology Science Theology and Religious Studies

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Anthropology – Classical Studies Modules are listed by subject, then location. Language modules are listed under ‘L’, and then alphabetically. Details of registration centres are listed on p20.

Anthropology Canterbury Traditional Medicine Across Cultures Time: Wednesday 6pm-8pm Duration: 10 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM521 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Sofia Vougioukalou This module introduces students to two thematic areas, which focus on local beliefs and practices concerning illness and health and the place of these in the light of primary healthcare. The lectures include the presentation and analysis of audiovisual materials which are discussed during the class.

Cultures and Medicinal Plants Time: Wednesday 6pm-8pm Duration: 10 weeks from 19 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM522 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Sofia Vougioukalou This module introduces students to two thematic areas, which focus on patterns of medicinal plant use and the place of these practices in the light of primary healthcare. The lectures include the presentation and analysis of audiovisual materials and handson activities with plant specimens.

Archaeology Canterbury The Age of Stonehenge Time: Thursday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM166 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: John Grigsby How do we illuminate the prehistoric past? Since humans have been preliterate for at least 99% of their existence, historical study can only investigate relatively recent human activity. This module introduces you to

prehistoric archaeology, a discipline through which preliterate societies can be investigated.

Classical Studies Tonbridge Reading Latin Literature: Aspects of the Crisis of the Roman Republic Time: Friday 1pm-3pm Duration: 20 weeks from 1 October 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Tonbridge AEC Module code: CM352 Registration centre: B Fee: £240 Tutor: Rachel Ollerearnshaw This module explores, in the original Latin of the historian Sallust and the orator Cicero, a tumultuous time in Roman history – the end of the Republic. The topic, selected from both authors, the political conspiracy of Catiline, is representative of the unrest. The emphasis is on translation, appreciation of style, comparison of approach and aims, but also covers the historical and political background, both in English and via the Latin.

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Comparative Literature – Creative Writing Comparative Literature Tunbridge Wells The Lost Generation: European Modernity Versus the American Dream: Society in the Fictions of the 1920s and 30s Time: Thursday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Tunbridge Wells AEC Module code: CM412 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Denyse Straker ‘You are all a lost generation’ said Ernest Hemingway of the young people who came of age in the United States during and shortly after World War I. This module looks at the influence and effect of the war on that generation of writers and their work, the influence of Paris on the modernist movement in America and the concept of the American Dream in the writing of five major literary figures, concluding with John Steinbeck’s iconoclastic novel, The Grapes of Wrath.

Creative Writing Canterbury What Shall I Write About? Time: Friday 12.15pm-2.15pm Duration: 20 weeks from 1 October 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury AEC Registration centre: A Module code: CM188 Fee: £240 Tutor: Tom Boncza-Tomaszewski You want to write, but what do you write about? Where do writers get their stories from? Do all writers write about themselves and don’t you have to be very self absorbed (or live an unusual and exciting life) to do that? In this module, you

explore how writers of poetry and fiction use their own lives as material – but often not directly.

Sittingbourne Creative Writing: An Introduction to Writing for Stage and Screen Time: Tuesday 1pm-3pm Duration: 20 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Sittingbourne AEC Registration centre: A Module code: CM273 Fee: £240 Tutor: Sharon Byrne What does it take to write a good stage play or an effective film script? The technical demands of either one may seem a little 27

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Creative Writing (cont) – English Literature daunting, but this module explores and demystifies the whole process.

Digital Arts Canterbury Digital Photography Time: Tuesday 6pm-8.30pm Duration: 10 weeks from 18 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM512 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Mohammed Sohby This module introduces you to the principles and development of digital photography and photographic special effects, with feedback on photographic techniques. This theory is followed by practical workshops. Having learnt the basics, students go on to produce a portfolio of themed digital photographs.

Ecology Canterbury Introduction to Visitor Guiding Time: Tuesday 6pm-8pm Duration: 10 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM520 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Ian Bride 28

You are given a basic introduction to guiding and engage in identifying and researching background facts and issues, considering the practical aspects of guiding, and developing your own ‘voice’ in a guiding context. You are encouraged to relate the module contents to your own subject area and produce a tour that will be of most relevance to your particular interests.

English Literature Canterbury The Development of the Victorian Novel Time: Tuesday 11am-1pm Duration: 20 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM062 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Jo Collins The Victorian novel remains one of the great achievements of English literature. This module introduces students to many of our most important writers. Trace a journey across the 19th century from

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Charles Dickens to Thomas Hardy. You are introduced to a rich variety of fiction including the detective novel, the regional novel and the distinctive work of women writers such as Elizabeth Gaskell.

Dover Modernism: Novels and Poems of the 1920s Time: Thursday 10am-12noon Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Dover AEC Module code: CM226 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Christine Eastman Explore the radical literary modernist innovations in British literature. Modernist writing was controversially daring and innovative in subject and form and challenging in social assumptions. Its influence is still felt today. This module provides an introduction to the modernist movement of the 1920s by exploring the development of modernism in relation to its historical context.

Maidstone The Development of the Victorian Novel Time: Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm Duration: 20 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Maidstone AEC Module code: CM062 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Dr Geoff Doel See module description p28.

History Ashford Popular Leisure and Culture in south-east England in the 19th and 20th centuries Time: Thursday 10-12 noon Duration: 10 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Ashford AEC Module code: CM523 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Gillian Draper FRHistS

wider English and European history, such as industrialisation and continental travel. Evidence of the visual arts, prints, photos, letters, diaries and other documents are examined.

Back to the Schoolyard: An Introduction to the History of Education Time: Thursday 10am-12 noon Duration: 10 weeks from 20 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Ashford AEC Module code: CM524 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Gillian Draper FRHistS Education is a key theme in the writing of history and local history. This module provides a lively background to the history of schooling from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. It will equip students and local historians with the context and reading which they need to understand or write about schooling both in general and in specific places.

Explore aspects of social and economic history in the 19th and 20th centuries which relate to the leisure and cultural life of ordinary folk. The focus is south-east England although the subject matter is set in the context of

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Canterbury Total War in the 20th Century Time: Friday 10am-12 noon Duration: 20 weeks from 1 October 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM291 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Neil Rutherford What is ‘total war’? How are society, industry and the military integrated to fight a war? In this module, you study the ways in which industry, politicians and the military strive to integrate all elements of the national effort for war. Looking at each area in turn, you discuss issues such as conscription, state control of war industries and the ways that the military seek to come to terms with new technology and massed civilian recruitment.

Maidstone Life and Work in England, 1560-1760 Time: Wednesday 5.15pm7.15pm Duration: 20 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Maidstone Centre for Kentish Studies Module code: CM525 Registration centre: B Fee: £240 Tutor: Jacqueline Bower

In 1560 England was emerging from a period of economic difficulty. In 1760 the Industrial Revolution was about to begin. In this module, you explore how, in the intervening years, improvements in farming allowed the population to rise, and more consumer goods became available due to expanding manufacturing and trade. Special reference is made to Kent whenever possible. You will have the opportunity to work with original source material used in researching the lives of ordinary people in the county.

Rainham The River Thames from Sea to Source 1750-1950 Time: Monday 6.30pm-8.30pm Duration: 20 weeks from 27 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Rainham AEC Module code: CM418 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Candie Horton Explore the effect of a major river on the history of its surrounding area. Using the Thames, a major local river, you consider its effect on the social and economic development of an area. You examine how the use of the river changed with the development of new technologies and industries.

Tonbridge Popular Leisure and Culture in south-east England in the 19th and 20th centuries Time: Monday 1pm-3pm Duration: 10 weeks from 27 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: University Centre Tonbridge Module code: CM523 Registration centre: B Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Gillian Draper FRHistS See p29 for module description.

Back to the Schoolyard: An Introduction to the History of Education Time: Monday 1pm-3pm Duration: 10 weeks from 17 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: University Centre Tonbridge Module code: CM524 Registration centre: B Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Gillian Draper FRHistS See p29 for module description.

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History & Philosophy of Art History & Philosophy of Art Canterbury Venetian Art 1430-1600 Time: Monday 10am-12 noon Duration: 20 weeks from 27 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury AEC Module code: CM293 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Emma Rose Barber This module introduces you to Venetian Art of the 15th and 16th centuries. It assesses the influences upon Venetian Art from both eastern and western Europe, including the role of patronage in art and the functions in portraiture. You explore the geographical, political and social factors affecting the artistic development of Venice through the work of masters like Bellini, Giorgione, Titian and Veronese, with their sense of dynamic form and opulent colour.

The Art and Architecture of the Italian Renaissance Time: Wednesday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury AEC Module code: CM420 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Hubert Pragnell

Through this module, you recall the Italian Renaissance and establish its canonical influence upon art history. You explore the work of a wide range of artists, many of whom were masters in more than one field, allowing a review of paintings, sculpture and architecture from the period.

A History of Women Artists Time: Saturday 10am-12 noon Duration: 10 weeks from 2 October 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM526 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Imola Antal Mavity

This module is a general introduction to the work of women in the history of art. You are offered a global view of the contribution of women artists to the history of western art from the Medieval to the foundations of modernism. The selection of artworks studied ranges from the Medieval era to the early European avant-garde. These trends will be backed by relevant art theory and thoroughly illustrated by visual materials.

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History & Philosophy of Art (cont) Feminism in Modern and Contemporary Art Time: Saturday 10am-2pm Duration: 5 weeks from 22 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM527 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Dr Imola Antal Mavity This module considers feminist approaches to the study of art history drawing on relevant theory which analyses women’s artistic practice. Special importance is given to the way feminist analysis has developed since the 1970s and the significance of feminism to the practice of art history as a whole. The way contemporary art historians and critics have reinterpreted the study of feminist art will be of key interest.

Dover The Shock of the Now Time: Tuesday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Dover AEC Module code: CM480 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Peter McMaster Parlez vous contemporary art? This module provides a fresh and open-minded approach to some of the iconic themes and issues of modern and postmodern art. Students discuss ways of 32

understanding and discussing a wide range of art practice from the late 19th century through to the new millennium. This module has been designed for those interested in, but with no particular or previous academic knowledge of, art.

Maidstone Twenty Great Paintings Time: Thursday 2pm-4pm Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Maidstone AEC Module code: CM110 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Jan Annoot Why are some paintings in the western canon considered great? Why are some considered masterpieces? In this module, you consider various paintings under the category of ‘great’ and explore why the history of western art is associated with this notion of greatness. You are introduced to a wide range of paintings from the 16th to the 20th century as well as being offered focussed case studies each week.

Margate Twenty Great Buildings: From Ancient Greece to the Present Day Time: Tuesday 6pm-8pm Duration: 20 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Turner Contemporary Module code: CM403 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Tordis Berstrand This module involves the study of 20 famous buildings, which mark significant moments in Western architecture from Ancient Greece to the present day. Each seminar examines one particular building in historical context, and discusses its role and purpose for the society of the day. Through analysis of building features such as style, structure and materiality, you develop the knowledge and skills to actively consider the role of architecture in the past as well as the present.

Tonbridge Art in the 19th Century Time: Wednesday 10.15am12.15pm Duration: 20 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: University Centre Tonbridge Module code: CM363 Registration centre: B Fee: £240 Tutor: Diana Newall

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Languages: French

In this module, you examine some significant movements and artists of the 19th century, focusing equally on America, Britain, Russia, Germany, France and work from other European countries. You track tendencies, movements and styles across Europe, Russia and America. The module aims to develop a sense of the variety of art made in different countries, while drawing them together through an overview of the cultural changes taking place during the period.

French French Intermediate (CM392) This module is for students who have mastered French at a basic level and who now wish to continue to study the language at HE level. It will be of particular interest to those who wish to widen their knowledge of French or who intend to spend some time in France. Prerequisite: Competence at basic-level French.

French Higher (Module 1) (CM460) This is the first of three options for those who have successfully completed CM393: French Intermediate Higher and wish to continue to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. Prerequisite: French Intermediate-Higher (CM393)

French Higher (Module 2) (CM461) This is the second of three options for those who have successfully completed CM393: French Intermediate Higher and wish to continue to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. Prerequisite: French Intermediate-Higher (CM393).

French Higher (Module 3) (CM462)

Ashford French Intermediate Time: Wednesday 9.30am11.30am Duration: 20 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Ashford AEC Module code: CM392 Fee: ÂŁ240 Registration centre: A Tutor: Catherine Tartary

This is the third of three options for those who have successfully completed CM393: French Intermediate Higher and wish to continue to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing in French.

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Languages: French (cont) Greek, Italian Canterbury French Higher (Module 2) Time: Thursday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury AEC Module code: CM461 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Virginie Pernot

French Higher (Module 3) Time: Tuesday 12noon-2pm Duration: 20 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury AEC Module code: CM462 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Cendrine Bouhours

Deal French Higher (Module 1) Time: Monday 10am-12 noon Duration: 20 weeks from 27 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Deal AEC Module code: CM460 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Valerie Iveson

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Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Nelly Woodward

Greek

French Higher (Module 3)

Continuing Modern Greek 1

Time: Wednesday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Dover AEC Module code: CM462 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Nelly Woodward

Time: Wednesday 12noon-2pm Duration: 10 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM453 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Maria Moore

Maidstone

This module uses an interactive approach to learning Modern Greek and a variety of teaching methods: coursework book, webbased language exercises, tapes, videos, and newspapers and magazines. These enable students to continue to develop basic skills in speaking, listening and reading, and will continue to develop their skills in writing. Class work is varied in approach and aims to build your confidence.

French Higher (Module 3) Time: Friday 10.30am-12.30pm Duration: 20 weeks from 1 October 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Maidstone AEC Module code: CM462 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Quyên Lavan

Sittingbourne French Higher (Module 2) Time: Thursday 9.45am-11.45am Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Sittingbourne AEC Module code: CM461 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Brigitte Phelps

Canterbury

Continuing Modern Greek 2 Time: Wednesday 12noon-2pm Duration: 10 weeks from 19 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM454 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Maria Moore This module is of particular interest to those wishing to widen their knowledge of the different periods of language and to those

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Languages: Spanish intending to visit Greek speaking countries, Greece and Cyprus, for anthropological or archaeological field work, for business or cultural visits.

Italian Canterbury Italian 1: An Introduction to Language and Society Time: Monday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 27 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM314 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Alvise Sforza You are introduced to the history of Italian culture and society from the Second World War to the present through the study of the history of Italian language, literary, film and arts movements, as well as the political and administrative structure of the Italian State. A particular emphasis is put on the education system.

Spanish Canterbury Introduction to HE Spanish 1 Time: Thursday 5pm-7pm Duration: 10 weeks from 20 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM444 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Yadira Ross

Spanish. You continue to learn basic Spanish, at a non-specialist level. You build on grammatical principles, write short letters and compositions, use spoken Spanish, answer simple practical questions and complete short translations. This module is of particular interest to anyone wishing to further improve their knowledge of Spanish and to those intending to spend time in Spanish-speaking countries.

Spanish Intermediate This module is intended for those with no previous knowledge of Spanish language. The intention of this course is to learn basic Spanish, at a non-specialist level. You learn basic grammatical principles, write short letters and compositions, use spoken Spanish, answer simple practical questions and complete short translations. This module is of particular interest to anyone wishing to widen their knowledge of Romance languages and to those intending to spend time in Spanish-speaking countries.

Introduction to HE Spanish 2 Time: Thursday 5pm-7pm Duration: 10 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM445 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Yadira Ross

Time: Tuesday 6pm-8pm Duration: 20 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM529 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Yadira Ross This module provides further practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish. You deal with more complex texts and are expected to convey information in Spanish and in greater detail than at previous levels. You examine Spanish grammar with a view to broadening your background knowledge of the linguistic structures used. This module is designed for people who have a good understanding of simple structures and want to improve their accuracy.

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Philosophy – Politics Hispanic Culture Across the Ages Time: Wednesday 5.30pm7.30pm Duration: 20 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM528 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Yadira Ross The module provides you with a general understanding of the development of Spain, the Spanish American nations, and their cultures, in order to establish the general historical and cultural backgrounds. You develop an appreciation of modern Spanish and Spanish American culture, relating it to its key stages of social, political and historical development in both Spain and the Spanish Americas.

Philosophy Canterbury Philosophical thinking Time: Monday 7pm-9pm Duration: 20 weeks from 27 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM285 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Joel Rickard Philosophy is not just something you learn about but something you do. This module teaches you 36

how to think philosophically – how to analyse and assess philosophical arguments carefully and rigorously; recognise fallacious reasoning; think for yourself about some of the perennial problems of philosophy (such as the foundations of knowledge, the grounds of moral judgements, the nature of freedom and justice, and the definition of art); and defend your ideas with precise logical arguments.

Politics Canterbury Introduction to Politics and Government Time: Wednesday 7pm-9pm Duration: 10 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM446 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Alex Christoyannopoulos Do you find politics and political debate tricky to follow? Do you find it difficult to understand how political decisions are taken in different countries? Through this module, you examine how

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Politics – Psychology different political systems work and how policies are made. Come and discover how governments actually operate.

Rights and Equality in Contemporary Theory Time: Wednesday 7pm-9pm Duration: 10 weeks from 19 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM514 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Alex Christoyannopoulos What principles should underpin an effective democracy? What role should concepts like human rights, justice and equality play in modern states? What insights can we gain from such thinkers as Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke and Marx? This module provides an introduction to these questions, by examining the key values and thinkers within the Western tradition of political thought.

Psychology Birchington An Introduction to Psychology: the Biological Approach

Have you ever wondered how your brain works, how you remember, why you dream or what can causes problems with mental health? Biological psychology explores such topics by focusing on the biological basis of human behaviour. This module looks at a wide range of subjects including the structure of the brain, how you see and hear, memory and language as well as aspects of mental health.

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Crime and criminal justice as well as issues of law and order remain topical in contemporary society. Studying this module allows for exploration of the social problems of our times and the images of crime and deviance displayed by media and culture.

Introduction to Developmental Psychology (Children and Adults) Time: Thursday 6pm-8pm Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM088 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Louise May Beginning to understand developmental processes requires a critical evaluation of the impact of nature and nurture; this concept runs through our endeavour to understand human psychological development.

Introduction to Psychology: Criminality, Crime and Deviance Time: Thursday 10am-12noon Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Gillingham AEC Module code: CM482 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Sarah Hamilton

An Introduction to Psychology: the Biological Approach Time: Thursday 1pm-3pm Duration: 20 weeks from 30 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: Gillingham AEC Module code: CM207 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Sarah Hamilton See module description, left.

Time: Tuesday 6pm-8pm Duration: 20 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 30 Location: King Ethelbert School Module code: CM207 Registration centre: A Fee: £240 Tutor: Jayne Lawson 37

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Science – Theology & Religious Studies Science Canterbury Disasters Time: Monday 5pm-7pm Duration: 10 weeks from 27 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM423 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Robert Benfield (convenor) A course of lectures and seminars offering a scientific viewpoint of various disasters, taught by members of the faculty in the School of Physical Sciences. The examples covered vary but typically include: The Challenger spacecraft accident, shipping disasters, chemical factory accidents (e.g. Flixborough and Bhopal), giant impacts from space, financial disasters, acid rain, BSE, etc. Where appropriate, students learn how a scientific investigation of the disaster was carried out and what conclusions were obtained. Tutors illustrate the risks and hazards involved with activities and how scientists assess these.

Introduction to Forensic Science Time: Thursday 9am-11am and 1pm-2pm Duration: 10 weeks from 20 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM472 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Robert Benfield (convenor) Have you ever watched CSI or Silent Witness and wondered what really goes on in forensic investigations? How do you investigate a crime scene? How are forensic samples analysed? How do you ensure that your evidence and its interpretation will withstand cross-examination in court? The module is taught by lecturers from the University and the Home Office. You examine the scientific basis of several topical forensic issues, including fingerprint evidence, the national DNA database, illegal drugs, forged documents and the investigation of terrorist explosions.

Theology & Religious Studies Canterbury Christianity Through 2000 Years Time: Tuesday 4pm-6pm Duration: 10 weeks from 28 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM516 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Alan Le Grys This module provides an introduction to the study of Church history, with a particular focus on the development of Western tradition from the early Church, through the Medieval period, to the present day.

The Imaginal Cosmos Time: Wednesday 4pm-6pm Duration: 10 weeks from 29 September 2010 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM531 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Angela Voss You explore the role of the symbolic imagination as a way of knowing and understanding ourselves and the world, and as a spiritual path. You read primary texts and study images and music from classical times to the present day which raise the question of the differences between rational

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Theology & Religious Studies (cont) and symbolic modes of perception, particularly in relation to the academic study of spiritual experience.

Texts and Contexts Time: Monday 4pm-6pm Duration: 10 weeks from 17 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM477 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Alan Le Grys The Bible is still the world’s bestseller: yet it is also the least read book in recent times. This module focuses on the Hebrew canon – the collection of texts known to Christians as the Old Testament. How did this collection come together? What can we learn about the ancient cultures that produced these writings? What do these texts have to say to the contemporary world? Explore and apply some basic analytical techniques used by scholars to make sense of the Bible.

What is Theology? Time: Tuesday 4pm-6pm Duration: 10 weeks from 18 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM476 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Alan Le Grys Theology once claimed to be the ‘Queen of Sciences’ – the

foundational subject that made sense of all others. Yet in popular usage, theology has come to mean something utterly obscure and pedantic. So what is theology? What, if anything, does theology have to offer believers and non-believers in a rapidly changing world?

The Intelligible Cosmos: Divination Theory and Practice Time: Wednesday 4pm-6pm Duration: 10 weeks from 19 January 2011 Credits: 15 Location: Canterbury campus Module code: CM532 Registration centre: A Fee: £120 Tutor: Angela Voss

An introduction to the theory and practice of divination, with particular emphasis on the cultural history and contemporary practice of European astrology. Scholarly and critical interpretations of divinatory practices are studied, with perspectives drawn from cultural history, anthropology, psychology, and philosophical analysis. Overviews of the philosophy of astrology, together with the other contemporary popular forms, tarot and I Ching, will locate contemporary practice with respect to its cultural-historical origins, and will examine its relationship both to modern rationality and to New Age cosmology and spirituality.

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FAQs

Who do I contact for further information? For enquiries about a specific CCS module, contact the CCS Office (see p20 for contact details). For all general information and enquiries, including subjects, courses accreditation, contact the Information and Guidance Unit. See p20 for contact details.

What are ‘ELQs’?

Do I need a computer?

ELQ refers to a course that offers an equivalent or lower qualification level to one a student already holds. Education providers are no longer eligible to receive Government funding for students who wish to study for a qualification of an equivalent or lower level than one already held (ie ELQ students). See p16 for more details.

You will need access to a computer to check your Kent email account, receive information about your module and to prepare and submit your coursework. There are computers for students’ use in the libraries of the three Kent campus locations, and in some cases in adult education centres. High Street internet cafes are often convenient, and your local public library may also offer computer resources.

Do I qualify for a concession? The University of Kent may offer fee support for students who are studying less than 60 credits in one academic year and who fit a criteria based on household income. Support from Student Finance England may be available for those who are studying 60-90 credits in one academic year. Other concessions may be available. See p16 for more information.

Is there accommodation available? No. Accommodation is only allocated to students studying on a full-time basis.

Will there be any exams? Assessment is by 100% coursework, so there is no need to sit formal examinations.

Do I have to complete the coursework? Students are expected to complete and submit coursework for assessment. If you are concerned about the amount of work involved, there are many ways in which we offer help and support. See p14 for further details.

How long are the courses? A 30-credit module normally runs for two hours per week over 20 weeks, normally from September to April (in the autumn and spring terms). Some modules are worth 15 credits, these often run for ten weeks, starting either in September or January.

How do I apply? See p18 for further details.

Can I use the library? Yes. You will need your KentOne card. See p19 for further details.

When should I buy books for my course? You are advised not to purchase texts or equipment for the course before your first class meeting.

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Glossary of terms

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Pathway Prerequisites Progression Register Stages

The Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic year runs from September to June. CCS modules are usually held over two terms (typically autumn and/or spring terms), with teaching ending before the summer term. To officially recognise a student as having met the requirement of the programme by awarding HE-level university credits. The first step in the process of becoming a student of the University of Kent (see page 18). The process of grading your work. CCS modules are assessed by coursework only â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some in-class tests may be used but there are no examinations. Students study certificate-level modules at Stage 1 (equivalent to the first year of a full-time degree). Certificate in Combined Studies. The Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open entry certificate-level programme. A measure of volume of learning. The University defines one credit as corresponding to approximately ten hours of learning time, this includes all taught or supervised classes and all private study and research. Each module corresponds to a specified number of credits. You may be able to transfer your CCS credits into a named certificate award. Stage 3. Equivalent to the third year of a full-time degree (120 credits). Stage 2. Equivalent to the second year of a full-time degree (120 credits). Students enrol in a programme of study. It is the formal process of a student starting at Kent and being given all the important and relevant information that they will need. Students must enrol online to receive their KentOne card which acts as a library card (see p18). Statements of what a student is expected to know, understand and/or be able to demonstrate after successful completion of the learning process concerned. Learning outcomes for each CCS module can be found in the module outline. A unit of study that explores a specific area within a subject. CCS modules carry credits that may contribute to a university award (certificate, diploma or degree). Courses offered by the Centre for Flexible Learning are open entry. This means that you do not need to have gained any special qualifications in order to apply, although you must possess adequate reading and writing skills. The direction your studies will take you. You should consider your study pathway before you choose your modules, and again during your studies. See p6 for advice. Some courses have a specific order in which units must be studied. Prerequisites are units that you must pass first, before you can progress to the next level. Permission to proceed from one stage of a programme of study to the next stage. Once you have enrolled you will be automatically registered onto the module for which you have applied (see p18). The Certificate in Combined Studies is a Stage 1 programme for part-time students, which is equivalent to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree.

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