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 |
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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 | |
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Summative Assessment
Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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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