BA Philosophy and Russian Civilisation

Year 3

(Award available for year: Bachelor of Arts)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
-Demonstrate an ability to evaluate critically one or more aspects of the literatures, cultures, history, politics, social and economic structures of Russia
-Demonstrate global and cultural awareness and a particular understanding of one or more cultures and societies, other than their own
-Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an awareness of and ability to engage with and respond to the ethical issues raised by the programme of study
-Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of media, including undertaking extended pieces of work or projects, demonstrating independent research skills, making appropriate use of primary sources and showing coherent and detailed knowledge of different aspects of the disciplines and recent research and scholarship in the field, and demonstrating professional competencies
-Describe and comment on particular aspects of recent research and/or scholarship, appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of knowledge in the subject and make appropriate use of scholarly reviews and primary sources
-Engage in reasoned discussion of often highly charged topics with people of opposing views, display openness and independence of mind and be receptive to new ideas and approaches, and be able to subject them to critical scrutiny
-Display knowledge and understanding of some central theories and arguments in philosophy
-Engage in informed reflection on their own lives and place in the world, and on the presuppositions of other people, other times and other disciplines
-Deploy accurately standard techniques of critical analysis, argument and enquiry within the subject
-Work autonomously within a structured environment
-Conform to professional boundaries and norms where applicable
-Demonstrate, where appropriate, an ability independently to identify and critically engage with instances of cross-over between the two strands of the degree programme
-Effectively identify and articulate the skills and attributes developed during the degree which will distinguish the student within the multilingual and multinational workplace, and compete for opportunities and be successful in the workplace

Transferable (key) skills

The programme provides opportunities for students to practise and develop:
- the transferable/key/generic skills necessary for employment related to the area(s) studied;
- the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility;
- analytical and critical thinking;
- the deployment of decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations;
- the communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences;
- the ability to undertake further training of a professional or equivalent nature where appropriate.

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the area(s) studied;
- skills necessary for the communication of information;
- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and decision making.

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- qualities and transferable skills related to Russian and Slavonic Studies, valuable for employment, eg. be able to gather and critically evaluate information from a variety of paper, audio-visual and electronic sources, be able to use IT effectively both as a means of communication and as an aid to learning;
- the ability to appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;
- the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility;
- the deployment of decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable situations;
- the communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences;
- the ability to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

Assessment

The achievement of the programme outcomes will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for each subject and will include:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the disciplines;
- work that draws on a wide variety of material associated with the disciplines;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- work that is both evaluative and analytical.

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the discipline;
- work that draws on a wide variety of material;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- demonstrating a broad knowledge base;
- evidencing in-depth investigation.

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the discipline;
- work that draws on a wide variety of material;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- evidence of an ability to conduct independent, in-depth enquiry within the discipline;
- work that is typically both evaluative and creative.

Assessment methods include, where appropriate for each module:
- written examinations
- assessed coursework.