One course lasts the whole semester.
MODULE-BASED EDUCATION
WHAT IS MODULE-BASED EDUCATION?
It’s a learning format where each course is studied within a specific timeframe or module.
Students receive their grades for a module right after they complete it. Usually, only one course is studied within each module.
This learning format makes it possible to not only focus on one specific course at a time, but also invite leading scientists and lecturers in a given field from other Russian and international universities.
LET'S COMPARE THE TWO LEARNING FORMATS
MODULE-BASED
TRADITIONAL
Each course is studied as an intensive over a short period of time referred to as a module.
One course lasts the whole semester.
In their first year, Master's students have six such periods. Usually, students cover only one course during a module.
Several courses are studied in parallel each semester.
Sometimes, modules include two parts - one for theory and one for practical training. Occasionally, there is a break between these two parts.
Classes are spread throughout the semester according to the schedule.
There is no set exam period when students take all their exams - instead, they take tests and exams right after they finish a module.
There is a set exam period at the end of the sem ester when students take all their exams for courses covered within a semester.
Classes in courses that are held in the traditional format will normally take place on Wednesdays.
All courses are implemented in a linear fashion and there is a set schedule for odd and even weeks.
LET'S COMPARE THE TWO LEARNING FORMATS
Several courses are studied in parallel each semester.
Classes are spread throughout the semester according to the schedule.
There is a set exam period at the end of the sem ester when students take all their exams for courses covered within a semester.
All courses are implemented in a linear fashion and there is a set schedule for odd and even weeks.