Scottish Studies - have you read the course info?

Question 1

Coursework submission dates:

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CW1: Thursday Week 7 CW2: Friday Week 12

Question 2

If you have a fantastic idea for a final essay topic but can't find suitable literature

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choose another topic

Question 3

Preparation for each session will usually consist of

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answering questions about a text or video

Question 4

Etiquette: During Collaborate sessions, (choose all that apply)

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raise hand or write in chat box to ask a question, ensure you are in an environment where you can switch mic on, switch camera and mic on in Break-out room conversations, switch camera + mic off in the main room

Question 5

There will be 11 seminars on

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Wednesday at 14.00

Question 6

The final essay is 1,500 words (10% + or -)

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on (almost) any aspect of Scottish culture, history or literature

Question 7

The Week 8 oral summary

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is a chance to think aloud and receive feedback

Question 8

The first assessment consists of

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a critical analysis of aspects of your cultural identity (800-1000 words)

Question 9

Week 6: You can book a 1-1 or small group meeting (choose all that apply)

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to discuss first essay ideas, to discuss ideas / questions about the final essay

Question 10

On Wed. Week 8 students

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give a 2-4 minute oral summary of Final Essay plan / ideas

Question 11

The seminars will take place in

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Collaborate Ultra Course Room, via left-hand Vision menu

Question 12

An academic approach is needed in both essays - what does that mean? Choose all that apply:

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Refer to relevant theories and concepts, Divide writing into paragraphs, make a series of claims, Support all claims with reference to relevant academic literature, Use an impersonal, objective writing style

Question 13

Which THREE broad components does the course cover?

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Scottish community and traditions, Scottish cultural identities, Scottish literature

Question 14

Will I lose marks in my final essay if I disagree with the lecturer?

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Absolutely not!

Scottish Studies - have you read the course info?

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Scottish Studies - have you read the course info?

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