Postgraduate Course: Approaches to Research: Religious Studies (DIVI11014)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Divinity |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will prepare students for their final dissertation project by equipping them with research methods (preparation of research proposal and resources) and supervision on skills and methods. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Approximately 2 hours per week in Weeks 1-4 and Week 10. |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
88 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
60 %,
Practical Exam
40 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Students will develop effective strategies in planning and managing their dissertation proposal within the field of religious studies.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate considerable knowledge of their chosen topic by critically engaging with theoretical and methodological issues relevant to their dissertation.
3. Students will be prepared to embark on their dissertations through training and guidance by refining their topic, writing a proposal, and making an oral presentation.
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Assessment Information
Dissertation proposal: 2,000 words (60%);
Dissertation presentation: 15 minutes (40%).
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Religious Studies; Method; Resources; Skills. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Arkotong Longkumer
Tel: (0131 6)50 8781
Email: A.Longkumer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: J.Hendry@ed.ac.uk |
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