- Course Code
- RS 1004
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Ms A Finger
Pre-requisites
None.
Notes
This course will be available in 2012/13 as RS 1004.
Overview
The course will consist of readings from the sacred texts of each religion studied. There will be also background readings from histories or surveys of each religion. There may also be the use of art, rituals, myths, and films to illustrate the way the religions are actually lived.
Structure
1 two-hour lecture per week and 1 one-hour tutorial every fortnight.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1. Two short writing assignments (300 - 600 words each) (15%). 2. One 2,500 word paper (40%). 3. 1 two-hour exam (45%).
Resit: 1 two-hour exam (100%), provided each element of assessment is CAS 6 or above.
Formative Assessment
Continuous informal assessment of performance in class, unmarked.
Feedback
Feedback for in course assessment will be provided in typed form on the School's grade report sheet. Such assessment will highlight in particular those things the student has done well, and those things which could be done to strengthen the essay for a higher grade.