Postgraduate Course: Extended Essay (AREA11006)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS OWNED AND ADMINISTRATED BY ECA
Synopsis
Diploma students are required to produce a written
text of around 6,000 words in the form of an article for
a refereed journal. It must inform their knowledge of
architecture and would typically deal with social,
cultural, historical, technical issues etc. Students are
also required to give verbal presentation through
seminars for feedback and exchange of views.
Aims of Module
1. To gain understanding of a specialist subject area which is self selected.
2. To provide an opportunity for research and investigation.
3. To improve abilities in analysis, preparing coherent arguments and informed critical judgements.
4. To further develop abilities in producing a substantial piece of academic writing .
Mode of Delivery
Participation in seminars and supervision by tutors
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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for Module
By undertaking the Diploma in Architecture Extended Essay, the student will be expected to demonstrate:
1. an ability to plan and execute a substantial research project
2. the application of critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation to complex issues which require informed/critical judgements.
3. skills in presenting a written piece of work to a given layout and format and is consistently clear and coherent in its literary style |
Assessment Information
| Written Essay |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Derek Fraser
Tel: 650 2305
Email: d.fraser@eca.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Moira Seftor
Tel: 650 2305
Email: m.seftor@eca.ac.uk |
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