literature is written and read understanding is assessed by 5. The variety of critical and coursework essays, unseen and seen theoretical approaches to literary examinations, project-work study 6 How literature produces and reflects cultural change and difference B. Cognitive (thinking) skills Teaching/learning methods On completion of this programme Students learn cognitive skills through the successful student will be able lectures, seminars, tutorials and to: independent study, in particular Reading 1. Deploy skills in the close reading Discussion of the key issues and analysis of texts, and in raised in every component of the reviewing their concepts course 2. Articulate knowledge and Practice in applying concepts and understanding of texts, concepts analysis, both orally and in writing and theories relating to English The analysis and interpretation of studies at an abstract level texts 3. Articulate how different social Preparing written assignments. and cultural contexts affect the nature of language and meaning Assessment Method 4. Think and judge independently skills are Students’ cognitive and critically assessed by 5. Understand, interrogate and Written work which will be apply a variety of theoretical evaluated with regard to the positions and weigh the importance coherence of the topic treated; the of alternative perspectives appropriateness of the approach adopted; evidence of critical and independent discussion. Seminar discussions and tutorials, where attention will be given to analytical skills, and which will provide feedback on progress. C. Practical skills Teaching/learning methods On completion of the programme Students learn practical skills through the successful student will be able Transferable skills being to: embedded in level 1 modules and . Use bibliographic skills, including beyond accurate citation of sources and Writing essays and projects consistent use of conventions in Participating in seminars and the presentation of scholarly work tutorials 2. Demonstrate advanced literacy Seminar and tutorial guidance on and communicative skills, including the research and planning of the ability to present sustained and coursework persuasive written and oral Preparing written assignments. arguments 3. Show competence in the Assessment Method planning and execution of essays practical skills are assessed Students’ and project-work by 4. Demonstrate research skills, The written component of essays including information retrieval, and project-work organisation and critical evaluation. Unseen and seen examinations
literature is written and read 5. The variety of critical and theoretical approaches to literary study 6 How literature produces and reflects cultural change and difference understanding is assessed by coursework essays, unseen and seen examinations, project-work B. Cognitive (thinking) skills On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to: 1. Deploy skills in the close reading and analysis of texts, and in reviewing their concepts 2. Articulate knowledge and understanding of texts, concepts and theories relating to English studies at an abstract level 3. Articulate how different social and cultural contexts affect the nature of language and meaning 4. Think and judge independently and critically 5. Understand, interrogate and apply a variety of theoretical positions and weigh the importance of alternative perspectives Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through lectures, seminars, tutorials and independent study, in particular Reading Discussion of the key issues raised in every component of the course Practice in applying concepts and analysis, both orally and in writing The analysis and interpretation of texts Preparing written assignments. Assessment Method Students’ cognitive skills are assessed by Written work which will be evaluated with regard to the coherence of the topic treated; the appropriateness of the approach adopted; evidence of critical and independent discussion. Seminar discussions and tutorials, where attention will be given to analytical skills, and which will provide feedback on progress. C. Practical skills On completion of the programme the successful student will be able to: . Use bibliographic skills, including accurate citation of sources and consistent use of conventions in the presentation of scholarly work 2. Demonstrate advanced literacy and communicative skills, including the ability to present sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments 3. Show competence in the planning and execution of essays and project-work 4. Demonstrate research skills, including information retrieval, organisation and critical evaluation. Teaching/learning methods Students learn practical skills through Transferable skills being embedded in level 1 modules and beyond Writing essays and projects Participating in seminars and tutorials Seminar and tutorial guidance on the research and planning of coursework Preparing written assignments. Assessment Method Students’ practical skills are assessed by The written component of essays and project-work Unseen and seen examinations
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