Undergraduate Course: Traditional Narrative: Comparisons and History (SCET10021)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Scottish Ethnology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course will focus on the development of the storytelling traditions of Scotland through time, with special emphasis on the range and variety of theoretical approaches to the historical study of the folktale. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Knowledge of storytelling traditions with an emphasis on Scotland; knowledge of the development through time of Scottish storytelling traditions; awareness of the range and variety of theoretical approaches to the historical study of the folktale; knowledge of useful and precise critical terminology; development of generic skills in research, analysis and presentation. |
Assessment Information
One class presentation including a written submission, contributing 10% of the coursework mark.
One essay of 2,500-3,000 words on an agreed topic, contributing 40% of the coursework mark.
Degree examination contributing 50% of the final mark. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr William Lamb
Tel: (0131 6)50 3624
Email: wlamb@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk |
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