Postgraduate Course: Extended Essay (AREA11006)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
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 and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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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
| None |
Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Knowledge, Theory, Writing Skills, Research, intellectual capabilities |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr William Forsyth
Tel: 0131 221 6175
Email: w.forsyth@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Rosemary Hall
Tel: 0131 221 6071
Email: r.hall@ed.ac.uk |
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