Module Identifier |
HY32920 |
Module Title |
IMAGES OF STALINISM |
Academic Year |
2007/2008 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Matthew Rendle |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
Mutually Exclusive |
HY32520, HY32620, HY32720, HY32820, HA33320, HY33420, HY33720, HY34320, HY34520, HY34620, HY34720, HY34820 |
Course delivery |
Seminars / Tutorials | 10 x 2 hour seminars
1 x 15 minute essay tutorial
1 x 30 minute project planning tutorial |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Assessment | 1 X SOURCE ANALYSIS (1,500 WORDS) | 20% |
Semester Assessment | 1 X PROJECT (5,000 WORDS) | 60% |
Semester Assessment | 1 X ESSAY (1,500 WORDS) | 20% |
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Problem solving |
Students will be expected to locate and assess primary source materials. This skill will be assessed through the three pieces of work. |
Research skills |
Students will be required to carry out research for seminars and for the required pieces of work. Such research will be assessed in each of the three elements of assessment. |
Communication |
Oral and written communication skills will be developed through seminars and feedback on written work. Literary skills will be assessed but oral skills will not. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Written work will be returned in tutorials where advice will be given on improving students' research techniques and essay writing skills. |
Team work |
Students will work together in seminar preparation and discussion. |
Information Technology |
Students will be encouraged to locate suitable material through library and on-line sources. Students will also be encouraged to word-process their work. |
Personal Development and Career planning |
This module will help develop written and oral skills. Other activities, including research, assessment of information and writing in a critical and clear manner, will further develop useful skills of analysis and presentation. |