Undergraduate Course: Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualising Scotland (SCET08006)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An introduction to the study of culture, society and tradition in Scotland, with the emphasis on de-constructing competing conceptions and images of the nation. Theoretical approaches to the investigation of cultural construction, representation and expression are introduced through heritage, literature, folklore, music, song, visual art and the popular media. Students are also invited to consider the political context of cultural representation and investigate the interface between culture and industry. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2018/19, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 33,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
159 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Course work: one essay of 3000 words (50%); Degree examination: one two-hour paper (50%) |
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualising Scotland | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- understand how academics study 'the nation';
- actively engage with core texts and other media relating to cultural expression and identity within a Scottish and comparative context;
- demonstrate a critical appreciation of competing modes of cultural representation within Scotland;
- demonstrate experience of producing critical texts on key issues and problems through course work tasks;
- demonstrate enhanced confidence in group discussion participation and presentation of ideas.
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Gary West
Tel: (0131 6)50 4151
Email: Gary.West@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Anne Kelly
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: Annie.Kelly@ed.ac.uk |
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