Learning, teaching and assessment (English language and literacy) (EDPS0228)

Maintaining the identity and stability of states with multi-ethnic and multilingual populations has been a major aim of national educational systems all over...

Minorities, Migrants and Refugees in National Education Systems (EDPS0136)

Maintaining the identity and stability of states with multi-ethnic and multilingual populations has been a major aim of national educational systems all over the world for at least the last hundred years. How this has been done, what models there are to choose from, and how education systems can be changed to meet the needs of minorities, migrants and refugees are some of the principal concerns of this module. This module's main focus is on how state education systems define and deal with 'the other' within the current political context across Europe, America and Asia. The main groups considered are national minorities, migrants, and refugees but other groups such as Roma, travellers and indigenous peoples will be discussed as well. The module has various aims: (1) to examine the origin of cultural diversity and its relation with nationalism and nation-building (2) to explore the range of policies adopted in different historical and geographical contexts to deal with such diversity and the response of minority groups to these policies (3) to assess the applicability of sociological theories on cultural diversity for education and multicultural schools.

This module is divided in two parts. The first part explores various concepts associated with risk quantification, risk management, and risk modelling. The...

Risk Modelling and Asset Management in Infrastructure Projects (BCPM0021)

This module is divided in two parts. The first part explores various concepts associated with risk quantification, risk management, and risk modelling. The second part outlines the basic principles and practices of infrastructure asset management.

Aims:

The aim of this module it to equip you with the skills required for modelling quantifiable probabilistic risks, while also developing judgments about non-probabilistic scenarios. You will also learn about the basic principles of infrastructure asset management, including reliability and maintainability that affect performance targets and overall life-cycle risks.

Learning Objectives: 

Enhance your understanding of the sources and significance of risk and uncertainty in infrastructure investments and projects, the process of managing these risks, and the uses and limitations of quantitative techniques for risk modelling
	Enhance your understanding of the life-cycle management process for infrastructure assets
	Highlight the importance of asset management systems in minimizing life-cycle risks and meeting key performance targets