I can haz general discussion? 2!!

KK94

Does anyone here know if its possible to pass a module by compensation in final year? And if so, would I lose my entitlement to an honour degree? Thanks

mickstupp

KK94 wrote: »

Does anyone here know if its possible to pass a module by compensation in final year? And if so, would I lose my entitlement to an honour degree? Thanks

Don't know about the first bit... but you do have the option in final year to repeat up to 15 credits in the August exams to improve your mark, and still retain an honours degree. So if you don't do well, maybe consider repeating a module or two?

The only difference is you'll graduate in October instead of August.

thelad95

@mickstupp, I'm a first year so I hope this insight helps. A lot of students only attend tutorials if there is a % on offer so obviously it's understandable that they probably won't bother engaging that much.

There is a definitely a confidence issue with first years but I think there's also a little bit of peer pressure to not engage. As you say most first years are out of secondary school where you're used to just accepting information without having to question or discuss it.

If you're looking to make tutorials more interactive, maybe force people to talk. At first, there will be a bit of resistance and awkward looks but after a few classes, they may get used to it and actually give an answer. The occasional relevant YouTube video always helps as well!

Oscars Well.

We were always divided into groups of two and given possible exam questions or questions relating to the theme of the tutorial before having to present an answer in front of the class. Always thought that was a good approach.

mickstupp

Wow. If my tutors had done that to me, I think I would've started skipping class.

I guess everyone likes different approaches.

Oscars Well.

I thought it was great haha! :P

Zemuppet

I prefer my history tutorial as a good example of how to do a tutorial right. We usually have a few readings to do before hand so everyone gets asked about in each of the tutorials, those who didn't do the readings get asked their opinions on what they heard from the others. Everybody is engaging and it's a good atmosphere.

suitcasepink

mickstupp wrote: »

Wow. If my tutors had done that to me, I think I would've started skipping class.

I guess everyone likes different approaches.

Id be the same.. There's a particular module this semester I've been to very few times this semester as it's filled with "on the spot" questions and, maybe frustration if you don't know the answer
Rather than put myself through the nerves each lecture I've opted not to go. Probably not the right decision that I'm making but I bet I'm not the only one who has done this for the class

Oscars Well.

There is nothing worse than the painful silence in tutorials when nobody is willing to give their opinion

JayEnnis

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XxMCRxBabyxX

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**** went down in the arts block today :O :pac:

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What happened?

PopePalpatine

Oh dear...my first thought is a stereotypical SJW confronted some "No" campaginers.

Pudsy33

PopePalpatine wrote: »

Oh dear...my first thought is a stereotypical SJW confronted some "No" campaginers.

That's pretty much it

TheBody

SJW ?

Toshi101

TheBody wrote: »

SJW ?

Savvy Jewish Women

thelad95

I know there's a fairly big LGBT community in Maynooth but I'm absolutely sick of this referendum at this stage. While I advocate a yes vote, some of the yes campaigners attitudes suck.

People are entitled to say no as well and for whatever reason they want. That's democracy.

XxMCRxBabyxX

I think it's that it's that both sides are making it all too emotional at this stage. It was bound to happen but it could backfire on both sides. I've heard a couple of people say that they're thinking of not voting or spoiling their votes because of the way that both sides have been going on at this stage. I'm still determined to vote but I can see where they're coming from.

TheGoldenAges

There's a video on Facebook of footage of it, I'll try find it. Agree with some people above, though there are some sinister parties on the no side (IONA etc.) most people leaning towards no just need to be convinced and at the moment the YES side hasn't done a good enough job of that.

PopePalpatine

I can understand why someone might just explode at some "No" campaigners, after all they are being told by them that they are to remain second class citizens.

thelad95

Just out of interest, what will happen if the college referendum on the SUs stance turns out to be a No vote. I know this referendum is being run as a formality but that would put a lot of people in a very awkward position.

mickstupp

Got slightly miffed at a poster I saw on my way out of the Arts block, think it was something to do with the original reason marriage was set up? Morons clearly don't have a clue what they're talking about. Had zero to do with creating stable and loving family environments. Lot more to do with property rights.

I'm all for people having different opinions, but if those opinions are based on bull**** and ignorance, not sure I see why anyone should have any respect for them.

Mind you, I did move fairly swiftly past that group of people so I may have totally misread the situation.

I Am_Not_Ice

thelad95

Has anyone else noticed Mormons walking around the college this week? Two sharply dressed, suited up handsome young men with name badges.

Dickie10

just looked back on my rant from a few days ago, god i was in a foul mood!

mickstupp

Good results imo.

RobbingBandit

I Am_Not_Ice wrote: »

This guy.

PopePalpatine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJXYMDu6dpY

KellyR18

Has anyone got any advice from changing course from Science to Law through arts?

Also the course, CS143, has anyone got any advice to pass it, CA is currently just over 35% will I fail the module now?

PopePalpatine

If you pass the exam you should be fine for passing the module overall. I can't help you with changing from Science to Law though.