This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the critical debates and issues relevant to contemporary practice. It will provide an exciting opportunity for you to explore wider concepts that are applicable to your subject specialism.

Through a series of lectures and seminars you will explore some of the meanings, functions and intentions of practice within a dynamic set of theoretical considerations concerning the past, present and future.

Research and study skills are an integral part of the module and blended learning forms part of the learning and teaching process, for example electronic checking of written work and participating in online discussions and research. This module emphasises the relevance of conceptual thinking as applied to practice.