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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)

Module THMN2157: Special Study

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2157: Special Study

Type Open Level 2 Credits 10 Availability Not available in 2014/15 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To enable students to research and write on a specific topic, with supervisory guidance.

Content

  • Project on a topic of the student's choice within the scope of the Theology and Ministry Programme, subject to approval by the Joint Working Group.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
    Subject-specific Skills:
      Key Skills:
      • By the end of the module the student will be able to:
      • Identify a suitable topic for research and writing
      • Frame a title and appropriately bound the subject area
      • Undertake guided and independent reading and research

      Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

      • At least 3 supervision sessions with relevant subject tutor.

      Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

      Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Assignment Component Weighting: 100%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      Written assignment up to 4000 words 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Oral feedback in supervision sessions and written feedback where appropriate


      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