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RU3024 A Special Russian Author of the Nineteenth Century: Pushkin

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The module is designed to build on the knowledge of nineteenth-century Russian literature acquired at sub-honours level, with particular concentration on one major author. Authors offered may include: Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, or Chekhov, examining especially those works that are not covered in sub-honours modules. Independent study will form a major element of the module.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture, 1 seminar and 1 surgery hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 117

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Practical Oral Examination = 20%, Coursework = 80%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 80%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr E Finer