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Curricular information may be subject to change.

ME5203 Sources and Source Criticism 1

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This core module addresses interpretation and criticism of mediaeval sources, and is complemented in semester two by ME5204. It concentrates upon a selected central body of documentation and its associated problems and introduces appropriate skills training. Source training is completed in semester two in ME5204 by an extended paper, together with training in seminar presentation and discussion skills.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 180

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: New coursework: 3,000-word essay

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor J G H Hudson
Module coordinator email jghh@st-andrews.ac.uk