Unit information: Supervised Individual Study in 2014/15

Unit name	Supervised Individual Study
Unit code	CLASM1011
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Dr. O'Gorman
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Classics & Ancient History
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit provides an opportunity for students to pursue a clearly defined specialist interest under the guidance of one of the academic team. Students will be able to explore topics in more depth than is offered within existing taught units in TB1. The Supervised Individual Study permits students to develop under supervision an expertise in an area which interests them, which can prepare them more fully for the MA dissertation, or which can broaden out their range of skills and expertise in preparation for further research at doctoral level.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will have:

• Developed their knowledge and understanding of their particular topic and method of research
• Demonstrated a capacity to approach research in an appropriately conceived and structured way, making use of appropriate methodologies
• Have structured their own independent patterns of study

Produced a 5,000 word essay or equivalent documentation, artefact or presentation as agreed with the supervisor.

Teaching Information

Individual tutorials (6 hours); guided reading; independent study.

Assessment Information

5000 word essay or equivalent documentation of practice, artefact or presentation, as agreed with supervisor (100%)

Reading and References

Not applicable – dependent on the area of study.