Postgraduate Study Guide 2012 - University College Falmouth

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Learning Resources
http://library.falmouth.ac.uk
library@falmouth.ac.uk
telephone 01326 370441
The Learning Resource Centres at Woodlane and
Tremough provide extensive resources for study,
creativity and inspiration within an integrated
learning environment for all students.
Woodlane offers:
— A specialist art, graphic design and fashion library
with wide-ranging collections including 50,000 books,
e-resources and journals.
tremough houses:
— The Exchange (p15)
— Our Media, Design and Performance collections
— An extensive collection to meet all students’ needs,
including 100,000 books, a wide range of journals,
online and electronic resources, and specialist
video and DVD collections
— A service allowing items to be transferred
between sites.
Many of the online e-resources can be used on and offcampus.
Both Learning Resource Centres are wi-fi
throughout, and include a variety of study spaces and
open access drop-in computer facilities.
The Library team provides support in person, by email
and telephone and individual appointments can be made with
the Academic Liaison Librarians for further subject help.
Opening hours include late night and weekend opening.
Alongside the open-access It facilities on both
campuses, there are:
— Specialist IT and IT training suites with a range of relevant
software to meet generic and subject-specific needs
— A central IT Service Desk offering staff and student
support with extended opening hours
— A laptop loan and laptop clinic service
— A range of IT training courses across the whole
institution, to complement training at course level.
Support for learning
the learning Space
The University College’s online learning environment,
The Learning Space, offers a range of resources and
learning materials, giving you:
— Access to resources – including course materials,
podcasts and video lectures – 24 hours a day
— The opportunity to contact lecturers and fellow students
outside of the normal academic day through online
chat, text and email – encouraging regular interaction
— A dynamic platform on which to post and critique work,
as well as sharing course and industry news
— Informative blogs, help and training videos, and
information about how new technology can be used
for your learning.
The Learning Space is accessible whenever and wherever
you’re studying. http://learningspace.falmouth.ac.uk
ASk Academic Skills
Whether you need assistance with your essay writing or
require advice about specific skills needed to get the most
from your study, ASK is here to help. Offering both drop-in
workshop sessions and bookable one-to-one appointments
for all students, ASK advisers provide advice tailored to
your individual needs at both campuses.
ASk provides support in these key areas:
— Study Skills: ASK can help you in a number of areas,
including note-taking, organisational and presentation
skills, planning your workload and revision techniques.
— Dyslexia Support: working closely with the Dyslexia Unit,
ASK helps to ensure that all dyslexic students have the
advice and support they need. One-to-one advice about
dyslexia, screening, assessment and support are all
available. The Accessibility Service and Dyslexia Unit
manage the assessment process and will arrange an
interview for you and help you to apply for funding if
you’re eligible.
— Writing Centre: ASK can help with all your writing needs,
including advice on grammar, vocabulary, structure, essay
planning, scientific writing, numeracy and articulating ideas
and arguments. A series of workshops runs throughout the
year and individual appointments can also be arranged over
the phone, by email, or by dropping in to the office.
— english language Support: EU and international students
can join classes in English for Academic Purposes, Speaking
and Pronunciation Skills and General and Social English.
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