Undergraduate Course: Year Abroad Work for Degrees in Languages and History (CHCA10004)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Year Abroad |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | History |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | During their third year abroad while studying for these combined degrees, students carry out guided reading under the supervision of a member of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and write an essay on a historical theme which makes use of the language that they are studying. The essays are handed in on the student's return at the beginning of Year 4. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent. |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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| First Class |
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| Additional information |
As indicated below, the Year Abroad Work is based on guided reading. Supervisors and students have contact via email and telephone to discuss the various stages of the essay. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
-identify a research topic
-construct a bibliography of secondary works on the chosen topic
-demonstrate independent research skills
-show the ability to work independently towards a set deadline and word limit
-review a large body of literature and produce coherent analytical text. |
Assessment Information
| The essay is the sole component of assessment. Assessment is carried over to the fourth year in line with the standard practice for modern language degree programmes. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Ewen Cameron
Tel: (0131 6)50 4031
Email: E.Cameron@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Rozanne Luty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3783
Email: v1rluty@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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