2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHIL3912 Independent Study
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Prof. John Divers
Email: j.divers@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is mutually exclusive with
PHIL3911 | Independent Study |
PHIL3920 | Independent Study |
Module replaces
PHIL3930This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To encourage students, individually or collectively, to design and undertake a programme of learning and assessment in philosophy.Syllabus
The topic(s) is (are) of the student's own choosing, but is subject to the approval of the School and to the availability of one or more appropriately qualified supervisors.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Supervision | 3 | 0.50 | 1.50 |
Private study hours | 98.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 1.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
This depends on the nature of the assessment decided upon, but will include some of:research, writing, preparing presentations, discussions with other students. 98.5 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
If assessment is by dissertation or esay(s), one draft of the dissertation or essay(s), to be submitted well in advance of the deadline.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | To be negotiated with the student. If solely by written work, then this must total 3,000 words. Assessment may however include examination, joint presentation etc. | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 09/07/2010
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