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DR301P: JUNIOR HONOURS SPECIAL SUBJECT (2017-2018)

Last modified: 26 Feb 2018 18:16


Course Overview

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ENROL ON THIS COURSE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

 

This course allows a student to do in-depth study in a specific area in Divinity or Religious Studies. The specific content of the course may vary, but the focus will include work on enhancing research skills and the completion of an academic research paper. 

Flexible Delivery; further information can be obtained through the Course Guide.  This is coordinated by Dr Sam Newington

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Michael Mawson

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Either Divinity And Religious Studies (DR) or Religious Studies (RS)
  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • DR3092 Special Subject (Studied)
  • DR3592 Special Subject (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course allows a student to do in-depth study in a specific area in Divinity or Religious Studies. The specific content of the course may vary, but the focus will include work on enhancing research skills and the completion of a academic research paper. Students interested in pursuing such a course can contact the course coordinator for further information.


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


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

Individual supervisors may select from one of the following two options for assessment:

  • One 2,000 word essay (50%) and 1 two-hour written exam* (50%)
  • one 3,000-3,500 word essay (100%)
  • one 1,000 word essay (30%) and one 2,500 essay (70%)

*Admission to the exam depends on other assessment completed at CAS 6 or above.

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%). Admission to the exam depends on other assessment completed at CAS 6 or above.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment occurs throughout the course in the form of oral feedback by the supervisor during meetings, particularly with regard to student preparation for the completion of the major essay.

Feedback

The students will obtain prompt and detailed written feedback on the essay(s) they submit for assessment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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