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MO5614   Directed Reading in Modern History 3

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

This module offers a directed reading project designed to encourage the development of skills of historical analysis through concentrated study of a topic chosen by the student. The project offers the student the opportunity to develop skills of research, analysis and presentation prior to the dissertation. As such, it will serve as a useful transition between the more structured teaching which characterises undergraduate work and the independence of postgraduate dissertations. The project will generally take the form of a bibliographical essay or primary research on a narrowly defined topic, but the guidelines are sufficiently flexible to accommodate new developments in learning and information dissemination.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MO5602 or take MO5609

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Fortnightly one-on-one tutorial

Scheduled learning hours: 17

Guided independent study hours: 378

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100% (2x 3,000 word essays)

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

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100% (1x 4,500 word essay)