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EN5015 Reading the Medieval Text

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged

The module is designed to provide or enhance some of the specific skills and areas of knowledge necessary for undertaking research in medieval literature. This will include study of paleography and codicology with specialists from the Special Collections department of the University Library, and editorial theory and practice as it relates to medieval texts.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: One new submission equivalent in length and nature to the failed piece of coursework. The piece submitted for reassessment must be entirely new work.

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Team taught