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Programme and Module Handbook
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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)

Module THMN3141: Short Dissertation

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN3141: Short Dissertation

TypeLevelCreditsAvailabilityModule CapLocation
Open 3 20 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 in detail, with supervisory guidance.

Content

  • Dissertation on a topic of the student's choice within the scope of the Theology and Ministry Programme, subject to approval by the Course Teachers' Meeting.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge
  • A systematic understanding of key aspects, and a coherent and detailed knowledge of the topic
Subject-specific Skills
  • Skills specific to the field of study chosen
Key Skills
  • Skills in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in the structured presentation of information in written form, at length

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

  • Individual supervisions (4x 1 hour) will be supplemented by a library session providing training in research methods.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotal HoursAttendance Monitored
0
Total 0

Summative Assessment

ComponentComponent WeightingElementLength/DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Dissertation 100% Dissertation of up to 8,000 words including footnotes/endnotes, but excluding appendices and bibliography. This word count is an absolute ceiling: the 10% allowance for other written assignments does not apply. 8000 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.