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

Undergraduate Course: Traditional Narrative (SCET10007)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaScottish Ethnology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course covers prose oral narrative in Scottish Gaelic and Lowland Scots, with comparative material from traditional narrative in other countries and languages (mainly European, and with particular reference to the closest relatives in Irish) and folktale studies worlwide.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of storytelling traditions with an emphasis on Scotland; awareness of the range and variety of theoretical approaches to studying the folktale; knowledge of the contexts of storytelling; knowledge of useful and precise critical terminology; development of generic skills in research, analysis and presentation.
Assessment Information
Two class presentations, including a written submission, contributing 10% of the coursework mark.
One essay of 2,500-3,00 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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Contacts
Course organiserDr John Shaw
Tel: (0131 6)50 4145
Email: J.W.Shaw@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk
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