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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies

Undergraduate Course: The Quest for Identity in Medieval Spain (Ordinary) (ELCH09001)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEuropean Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionA study of seminal texts from the Spanish Middle Ages
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Ordinary students and visiting students only.
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesIn order to be eligible to take 4th Year Options, Visiting Students should have the equivalent of at least two years of study at University level of the appropriate language(s) and culture(s).
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  No Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 22, Summative Assessment Hours 3, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 171 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 30 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be expected to show the ability:
-to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism;
-to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject;
-to show an understanding of and competently relevant concepts and theories;
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/ issues studied;
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations;
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints;
Assessment Information
30% coursework (one 1,500-word essay)/ 70% exam (one question to be answered in two hours)
Special Arrangements
Students may enrol on the course ONLY with the explicit permission of the Spanish 3 Course Organiser.
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Huw Lewis
Tel: (0131 6)50 3676
Email: Huw.Lewis@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Fiona Scanlon
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
Email: Fiona.Scanlon@ed.ac.uk
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