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EF5504: INTELLECTUAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO SCOTTISH CONTEXTS (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


Course Overview

This course explores contemporary issues in Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology from a Scottish perspective.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr F. E. Wilkins

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Master of Letters in Ethnology and Folklore

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course explores contemporary issues in Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology from a Scottish perspective. Subjects covered include social function of song, the folk revival, ethnographic film, dress and adornment, contemporary legend, immigrant narratives and emigrant traditions, vernacular architecture. Training includes audio and video recording, film-making, conference-style presentations, and the possibility for a local internship.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Oral Presentation: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Learning Outcomes
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Video Package

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
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Scripting, shooting, and editing a video.

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Tutorial/Seminar Participation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
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Ethnographic report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
Assessment Weeks 7 Feedback Weeks 10

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Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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