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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Scottish Ethnology

Undergraduate Course: Scottish Ethnology Hons Dissertation (SCET10017)

Course Outline
School School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Dissertation Availability Not available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits 40
Home subject area Scottish Ethnology Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description The Dissertation involves the preparation, under the supervision of a member of staff, of a research paper based on field and archive work, approximately 10,000 words (excluding notes and bibliography) in lenght. This course of study is compulsory for most honours students. The choice of topic is left open to the student, but he or she must obtain approval through consultation with the Course Organiser and the agreement of a panel of lecturers. All research must conform to the Guidleines on Ethics issued by the School. Aportion of the second semester in Year 3 should be devoted to preparatory work in consultation with your supervisor. Most fieldwork will normally be undertaken during the summer vacation between Years 3 and 4.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Scotland and Orality (SCET08008) AND Visualising Scotland (SCET08009)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information No formal class sessions.
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To follow
Assessment Information
One dissertation of 10,000 words excluding notes and bibliography (90%). And one oral presentation (10%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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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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