ME5204 Sources and Source Criticism 2

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof A I Beach

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Module description

This core module addresses interpretation and criticism of medieval sources. It complements ME5203, and completes the relevant skills and source training by an extended paper, together with training in seminar presentation and discussion skills.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE ME5203

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

New coursework: 3,000-word essay

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

180

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.