Module Identifier RS32720  
Module Title LITERATURE PROJECT IN RURAL STUDIES  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator To Be Arranged  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Mutually Exclusive RS31330  
Assessment Essay   Two essays of 5,000 words each, one per semester, or one essay of 10,000 words, as directed by the scheme co-ordinator   100%  

Aims of the module


This module aims to equip students with the skills to undertake a comprehensive review of literature and to enable them to produce coherent, fully informed extended essays.


Learning outcomes


On completion of this module, students should be able to:


(a) demonstrate the skills necessary to research literature on a particular topic;


(b) identify relevant issues;


(c) critically discuss evidence;


(d) produce coherent, fully referenced essays.

Syllabus / Curriculum design


3 x 2 hour lectures, plus tutorial support.