Postgraduate Course: Supervised Reading (20 credits) (NUST11075)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The Supervised Reading Course (20 credits) enables students to pursue their interest and choose a topic that fits their desire explore a body of literature in more depth. The final submission should demonstrate the individualised learning pathway and the final outcome as it relates to professional practice.
Supported by an academic supervisor, the learner will have the flexibility to set their own route to exploring the literature and to chart progress along the way. By so doing it is anticipated that the learners will maximise the opportunity to be self-directed and negotiate supervision arrangements that fit with their needs.
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| Course description |
The Supervised Reading Course (20 credits) allows students to select their own topic for self-directed study. The topic will be selected in agreement with the Programme Director and the chosen supervisor to complement but not reproduce the material and approaches covered in one or more of the other courses taken by the student, either by filling a gap in the material so covered, or by pursuing a particular subject or approach in significantly greater depth than on other courses.
The student and supervisor will negotiate supervisory arrangements but a minimum of 3 meetings are expected to facilitate learning.
On completion of the course students:
-Will possess a detailed understanding of a substantial body of literature on a topic relevant to their Master programme.
-Be able to reflect critically on the empirical and theoretical content of that body of literature.
-Relate the literature to topics or approaches covered in other courses which were taken previously.
-Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of the chosen subject.
-Demonstrate the ability to be a self-directed, problem solving and autonomous learner.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2019/20, 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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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 2,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
191 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Course paper of 4,500 to 5000 words.
The topic for this acourse paper has to have the approval of the course organiser. The course paper must be clearly distinguishable from the MSc dissertation, but may address a topic in preparation for dissertation work
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| Feedback |
Formative feedback will be given at each of the three recommended supervisory meetings, which will be agreed between the student and their supervisor.
Feedback for the Summative assessment will be given via LEARN on the course paper. |
| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2019/20, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 2,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
191 )
|
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Course paper of 4,500 to 5000 words.
The topic for this acourse paper has to have the approval of the course organiser. The course paper must be clearly distinguishable from the MSc dissertation, but may address a topic in preparation for dissertation work
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| Feedback |
Formative feedback will be given at each of the three recommended supervisory meetings, which will be agreed between the student and their supervisor.
Feedback for the Summative assessment will be given via LEARN on the course paper. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Reflect critically on the empirical and theoretical content of the literature reviewed.
- Demonstrate the ability to be a self-directed, problem solving and autonomous learner.
- Evaluate the literature in the field.
- Demonstrate the ability to synthesise the selected literature and develop the arguments.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Graduate Attributes: On route to developing a mastery in nursing practice students who undertake this course will be expected to develop the following specific attributes:
-ability to take personal responsibility and grasp opportunities for self-development
-an awareness of the evolving nature of healthcare knowledge, how knowledge is created, advanced, renewed and ever changing
-a commitment to personal and continuing professional development and lifelong learning
-effective skills in and use of ICT and library resources
-the application of evidence based and reflective practice to own clinical sphere
-effective time management skills |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elaine Haycock-Stuart
Tel: (0131 6)50 8442
Email: e.a.haycock-stuart@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Sergio Mori Sierra
Tel: (0131 6)50 4661
Email: sergio.mori@ed.ac.uk |
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