SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD MODULE CODE: TCARC 308 MODULE TITLE: Dissertation 40 5 V400 CREDITS: FHEQ LEVEL: JACS CODE: PRE-REQUISITES: CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module will build upon the experiences of Foundation Degree projects. Students will research themes, topics or sites from a more critically analytical perspective. Students will examine appropriate philosophical and theoretical themes in relevant research areas. Students will be expected to demonstrate a critical understanding of archaeological theory relevant to their project work. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions} WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE E1 (Formally xx% C1 100% P1 xx% or scheduled) Pass/Fail E2 (OSCE) xx% C2 xx% P3 xx% or Pass/Fail T1 (in-class test) xx% A1 xx% SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Archaeology MODULE AIMS: To develop the ability to examine pre-existing theory in the context of their • research materials To develop an independence of thinking through critical reflection on evidence • To develop an ability to research and exercise academic skills of writing and • presentation at level 3 ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: demonstrate an ability to manage their own learning under supervision, and to • make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (e.g. refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline). critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may • be incomplete) and to reassess existing data
SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD MODULE CODE: TCARC 308 MODULE TITLE: Dissertation CREDITS: 40 FHEQ LEVEL: 5 JACS CODE: V400 PRE-REQUISITES: CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module will build upon the experiences of Foundation Degree projects. Students will research themes, topics or sites from a more critically analytical perspective. Students will examine appropriate philosophical and theoretical themes in relevant research areas. Students will be expected to demonstrate a critical understanding of archaeological theory relevant to their project work. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions} WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE E1 (Formally scheduled) xx% C1 100% P1 xx% or Pass/Fail E2 (OSCE) xx% C2 xx% P3 xx% or Pass/Fail T1 (in-class test) xx% A1 xx% SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Archaeology MODULE AIMS: • To develop the ability to examine pre-existing theory in the context of their research materials • To develop an independence of thinking through critical reflection on evidence • To develop an ability to research and exercise academic skills of writing and presentation at level 3 ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: • demonstrate an ability to manage their own learning under supervision, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (e.g. refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline). • critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete) and to reassess existing data
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