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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies)

Postgraduate Course: Guided Reading in African Studies (PGSP11080)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaPostgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionShort description of course
The course is primarily aimed at masters by research students. The student will, via regular meeting with his or her likely supervisor, work through key readings relevant to the proposed research. The intention is that this reading will form the basis of a dissertation or thesis literature review, or as background for methodological or theoretical approaches, as appropriate.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of a particular area of study and be able to synthesise and apply this knowledge in his or her dissertation or thesis.
Assessment Information
ESSY APPROXIMATELY 4000 WORDS
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf James Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 4321
Email: james.smith@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Lindsay Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)51 1659
Email: L.Hunter@ed.ac.uk
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