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This course is designed to allow the creation of a programme of individual study where other appropriate course options at masters level are not available. It will run at the discretion of the programme co-ordinator. In discussion with a designated supervisor, students will be able to identify and design a programme of research and study, which may include the completion of an undergraduate course, with assessments appropriate to masters-level work.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is designed to allow the creation of a programme of individual study where other appropriate course options at masters level are not available. It will run at the discretion of the programme co-ordinator. In discussion with a designated supervisor, students will be able to identify and design a programme of research and study, which may include the completion of an undergraduate course, with assessments appropriate to masters-level work. This programme of study will be subject to approval by the convener of the relevant MLitt programme. Where appropriate courses at masters level are available, this course will not run.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | 43 | |
| Feedback |
4,000 word essay OR 10-15 minute video essay with 1000-word reflective commentary Essays are marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and are returned with written feedback. Additional informal feedback on performance and seminar participation is offered in seminars. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of diverse concepts and theories and how these may be applied to European and Latin American literatures and cultures. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing theoretical texts, literary texts, visual media, and other forms of cultural production. |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral and written work |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 1,000 Students will write short journal reflections at different points in the course, reflecting on their engagement with the course content. This will be marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and returned with written feedback. Additional informal feedback on performance and seminar participation is offered in seminars. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of diverse concepts and theories and how these may be applied to European and Latin American literatures and cultures. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing theoretical texts, literary texts, visual media, and other forms of cultural production. |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral and written work |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 49 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback |
Essays are marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and are returned with written feedback. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
Word Count | 5000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of diverse concepts and theories and how these may be applied to European and Latin American literatures and cultures. |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in oral and written work |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing theoretical texts, literary texts, visual media, and other forms of cultural production. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
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