Delivery Type	Delivery length / details
Seminars / Tutorials	1 per fortnight (more if required)

Assessment Type	Assessment length / details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	Continuous Assessment: An extended essay of approximately 5,000 words	100%
Supplementary Assessment	All failed or missing elements of assessment to be re-taken or made good.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, a student should be able to demonstrate an ability:

to undertake independent study;
to plan and present an extended investigation;
to demonstrate skills which are associated with library-based study: effective use of bibliographic searches; an ability to choose relevant sources; a sound knowledge and understanding of sources; critical interpretation of sources; an ability to synthesise sources; an ablity to present coherent argument.

Brief description

This module provides students with an opportunity to investigate a topic of their own choice, in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. It involves independent study under the guidance of a member of staff. It necessitates wide reading, leading to an extended essay. Prior approval from the Director of Undergraduate Studies is needed before pre-registering and registering on this module.

Aims

to encourage independent study;
to develop skills which are associated with library-based study;
to achieve knowledge and understanding of a topic which is chosen by a student and approved by the Department.

Content

No set syllabus. A plan of study is worked out by the student under the guidance of a member of staff.

Course Delivery

Assessment

Learning Outcomes

Brief description

Aims

Content

Notes