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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module MEIS3091: DISSERTATION
Department: Government and International Affairs (Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies)
MEIS3091: DISSERTATION
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- 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
- .
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- .
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (Individual Supervision) | 4 | As agreed with Supervisor | 1 hour | 4 | |
| Prepration and Reading | 196 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% | Dissertation | 10000 words, due the final day of the Epiphany Term | 100% |
Formative Assessment
N/A
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.