Undergraduate Course: Academic Skills for Divinity Students (DIVI07003)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 0 |
| Home subject area | Divinity |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course aims to ensure all prehonours students in the School of Divinity have the necessary skills required for their studies within the School of Divinity. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | Students must be registered on a degree programme owned by the School of Divinity. |
| 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: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students have the necessary skills required for their studies at the School, examples of the skills they will acquire include:-
- producing an essay using a word processor in the format required by the School;
- communicating by email with peers and academic staff;
- having basic knowledge of internet research skills;
- using IT software to prepare a slide show for use in seminars.
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Assessment Information
Assessment will consist of a small multi-choice assessment at the end of each module. Completion dates for these assessments will be at the student's own pace but all assessments must be completed by the Friday prior to the start of the exam diet in the second semester, with the final results (pass/fail) being presented at the June Board of Examiners.
Failure to do the assessments or unsuccessful completion in year 1 will require a re-sit in year 2. If still failed, a final re-sit in summer of year 2 is permitted. Continued failure will prevent entry into Honours. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
The course materials will be presented solely online, allowing students to work at their own pace through the materials. They must complete the work by the end of semester 2 of their first year in the School of Divinity. In addition there are face-to-face 30minute lectures to introduce each of the modules. |
| Keywords | AcaSk |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jessie Paterson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8903
Email: J.Paterson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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