Undergraduate Course: Year Abroad Work for Degrees in Languages and History (CHCA10004)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
| Course type | Year Abroad |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | During their third year abroad while studying for these combined degrees, students carry out guided reading under the supervision of a member of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and write an essay on a historical theme which makes use of the language that they are studying. The essays are handed in on the student's return at the beginning of Year 4. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
387 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The essay is the sole component of assessment. Assessment is carried over to the fourth year in line with the standard practice for modern language degree programmes. |
| Feedback |
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
-identify a research topic
-construct a bibliography of secondary works on the chosen topic
-demonstrate independent research skills
-show the ability to work independently towards a set deadline and word limit
-review a large body of literature and produce coherent analytical text.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Additional Class Delivery Information |
As indicated below, the Year Abroad Work is based on guided reading. Supervisors and students have contact via email and telephone to discuss the various stages of the essay. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Julius Ruiz
Tel: (0131 6)50 3760
Email: J.Ruiz@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Sophie Lockwood
Tel: (0131 6)50 3767
Email: sophie.lockwood@ed.ac.uk |
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