Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module MEIS3091: DISSERTATION
Department: GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (MIDDLE EASTERN AND ISLAMIC STUDIES)
MEIS3091: DISSERTATION
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To provide a basic introduction to research methods and techniques, and an opportunity to develop an interest in a subject of the student's own choice in greater depth.
Content
- Any subject relating to the Middle East, subject to approval by the Board of Studies.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
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Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (Individual Supervision) | 4 | As agreed with Supervisor | 1 hour | 4 | |
| Prepration and Reading | 196 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Dissertation | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Dissertation | 10000 words, due the final day of the Epiphany Term | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
N/A
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University