Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LC Project A
School	History and Cultures
Department	Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code	09 33645
Module Lead	Gareth Sears
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LC Project B - (09 33649)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	Students taking this project meet weekly in small groups with their Personal Tutor to cover a topic of their tutor’s choice. This will typically be related to the overall goals of their degree programme. Group sizes will typically not exceed twelve; students will be expected to prepare material ahead of classes, either individually or in groups, and to take active part in discussion in class. Sessions are led by the tutor in the first instance, but may include student-led elements. The module is particularly intended to ensure that all students gain a firm understanding of the workings of university life; what skills and qualities are expected of them, and what resources are available to help them develop these. In particular, time will be dedicated to the following areas: 1. Identification and use of primary sources; 2. Secondary sources; importance of peer review; 3. Library skills (ideally to include a library visit and bibliographical task); 4. Standard reference and online resources; evaluating online material; 5. Essay conventions, especially referencing; how to avoid plagiarism; 6. Academic etiquette, including email conventions.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence base for the topic under consideration; Demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies and models used in the discipline; Show a working knowledge of how to apply the methodologies to the evidence; Show an understanding of role of universities as a place for research, scholarship, and informed discussion, and how this affects the way they organize and present their work, as shown through critical use of academic literature and online resources as appropriate.
Assessment	33645-01 : 1000 word essay : Coursework (30%) 33645-02 : Final Version incorporating Feedback : Coursework (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	An essay, submitted as a partial draft (1,000 words) for 30% of the mark, and submitted in full (2,000 words) for the remaining 70%, following feedback Reassessment: resubmission of failed component(s)
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