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Year Abroad Work for Degrees in Modern European Languages and History (U04036)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-YAWHIST

During their third year abroad while studying for these combined degrees, students carry out guided reading under the supervision of a member of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and write an essay on a historical theme which makes use of the language they are studying. The essays are handed in on the student's return at the beginning of Year 4.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Entry into honours of Modern European Languages and History.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Course (History, Classics and Archaeology), (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Additional Class Information : As indicated below the Year Abroad Work is based on guided reading. Supervisors and students have contact via email and telephone to discuss the various stages of the essay.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
-identify a research topic
-construct a bibliography of secondary works on the chosen topic
-demonstrate independent research skills
-show the ability to work independently towards a set deadline and word limit
-review a large body of literature and produce coherent analytical text.

Assessment Information

The essay is the sole component of assessment. Assessment is carried over to the fourth year in line with the standard practice for modern language degree programmes.