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

Undergraduate Course: Traditional Narrative: Comparisons and History (SCET10021)

Course Outline
School School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Not available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Scottish Ethnology Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description The course will focus on the development of the storytelling traditions of Scotland through time, with special emphasis on the range and variety of theoretical approaches to the historical study of the folktale.
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 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Wednesday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Conference Room, 1st Floor, 27 George Square
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)1:302 x 12 sides
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of storytelling traditions with an emphasis on Scotland; knowledge of the development through time of Scottish storytelling traditions; awareness of the range and variety of theoretical approaches to the historical study of the folktale; knowledge of useful and precise critical terminology; development of generic skills in research, analysis and presentation.
Assessment Information
One class presentation including a written submission, contributing 10% of the coursework mark.
One essay of 2,500-3,000 words on an agreed topic, contributing 40% of the coursework mark.
Degree examination contributing 50% of the final mark.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr William Lamb
Tel:
Email: wlamb@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk
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