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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN2157: Special Study
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN2157: Special Study
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100% | Written assignment | up to 4000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Oral feedback in supervision sessions and written feedback where appropriate
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.