Using Subject Specificity to Encourage Good Academic Practice

Academic integrity is emphasized through subject-specific approaches to learning, connecting with professional standards in different disciplines. Examples from foundation programs in Fashion and Graphic Design, and Pre-Sessional courses for Accounting and Finance postgraduates demonstrate how ethics, originality, and industry relevancy can be integrated into student tasks to promote authenticity and motivation.

• Academic Integrity
• Subject Specificity
• Professional Standards
• Student Engagement
• Authentic Learning

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1. Using subject specificity to encourage good academic practice Michael Salmon SFHEA EAP Coordinator, University of Liverpool in London

2. You wouldnt steal a car Some common ways of conceptualising academic integrity to international students: 1. Rules and rule-breaking 2. UK higher education culture (as opposed to other countries) 3. Higher education culture (as opposed to earlier stages) Background Example 2 Example 1 Conclusion Approach

3. But rather Academic integrity does not exist in a vacuum, but rather has clear parallels with codes and standards of practice in practically every professional discipline. If we are trying to embed employability, make learning authentic, and motivate students, drawing connections with professional practice can be a more successful approach. I will quickly present two examples of how this can be done from ESAP contexts. Background Example 2 Example 1 Conclusion Approach

4. Case Study #1 Foundation programme for Fashion and Graphic Design undergraduate students: Listening resources on remix culture Presentation on originality in design Formative research essay on ethical design practice Background Example 2 Example1 Conclusion Approach

5. Case Study #2 Pre-Sessional designed for Accounting and Finance postgraduates: Report on the future of the financial services industry Discussion and reading about financial scandals, CFA statements, ICAEW standards of practice Presentation on the topic of what qualities are needed to be a successful financial professional? Background Example 2 Example 1 Conclusion Approach

6. Michael Salmon M.Salmon@liverpool.ac.uk Background Example 2 Example 1 Conclusion Approach