Classics Dissertation (combined degree with MEL)Part 1: preparation (U03395)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-U03395

Students on the combined degree of Modern European Languages and Classics may choose to write a dissertation on a classical topic. For Classics, a dissertation (in English) of 12,000 - 14,000 words is to be submitted in March of year 4. The period of study abroad will include preparatory work on the dissertation: researching and defining a suitable topic, compiling bibliography, and initial drafting of a portion of the dissertation.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Admission to combined honours degree in Modern European Languages and Classics

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Students will be studying abroad in their third year. Contact will be maintained with relevant Edinburgh staff, normally by email.

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Classics General, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will:
- develop their skills in identifying a problem or problems arising from their work;
- develop their skills in studying and researching independently;
- develop their skills of analysis in an extended piece of work.