Module THEO45310: Extended Study in Foreign Language

Department: Theology and Religion

THEO45310: Extended Study in Foreign Language

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• A Level 1-2 foreign language module (20 credits) from those available to MA students registered in the Department of Theology & Religion in accordance with programme regulations

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To enable students to extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the literature and texts pertinent to the co-requisite language module

Content

• The content of this module will depend on that of the co-requisite module
• It will be determined in consultation with the Director of taught MA programs

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this module students should be able to engage with and critically evaluate a range of primary texts from the co-requisite subject.
• In-depth knowledge of a series of selected key primary texts.

• Skills in the handling of primary texts written in a foreign language, with an appreciation of the associated problems.
• Skills in competent handling of key philosophical and theological texts written in a foreign language

• Skills in analysis of selected texts written in a foreign language.
• Skills in independent researching, thinking and working within a guided framework on texts written in a foreign language.
• Advanced research skills, including the ability to locate, summarise, and evaluate key sources, and the ability to cite them in a professional and academic manner.
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to construct well-supported and sophisticated arguments by engaging with texts written in a foreign language.

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

• One-to-one meeting with Director of taught MA programs
• In the summative essay students will acquire advanced interpretive skills and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret texts written in a foreign language, and construct well-supported and sophisticated arguments, presented in clear, concise and convincing prose.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

None

■ 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