Undergraduate Course: Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualising Scotland (SCET08006)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Scottish Ethnology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
An introduction to the study of culture, society and tradition in Scotland, with the emphasis on de-constructing competing conceptions and images of the nation. Theoretical approaches to the investigation of cultural construction, representation and expression are introduced through heritage, literature, folklore, music, song, visual art and the popular media. Students are also invited to consider the political context of cultural representation and investigate the interface between culture and industry. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 16:10 - 17:00, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre, Hugh Robson Building |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualising Scotland | 2:00 | 16 sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 16 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should have:
- an understanding of how academics study 'the nation';
- actively engaged with core texts and other media relating to cultural expression and identity within a Scottish and comparative context;
- developed a critical appreciation of competing modes of cultural representation within Scotland;
- gained experience of producing critical texts on key issues and problems through course work tasks;
- enhanced confidence in group discussion participation and presentation of ideas. |
Assessment Information
Course work: one essay of 3000 words, week 10 (35%); tutorial-based assignments (15%)
Degree examination: one two-hour paper comprising (50%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Gary West
Tel: (0131 6)50 4151
Email: Gary.West@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk |
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