Postgraduate Module Descriptor


ARAM112A: Independent Reading Course

This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

The syllabus will be tailored for the student who is accepted.

The students will be required to present a  final paper on a research question.

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
141360

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities14(7 x 2 hour) Engagement and discussion of readings, at times agreed directly with the tutor
Guided Independent Study80Investigation of sources and research
Guided Independent Study30Preparing and presenting the formative assessment and writing the final summative paper
Guided Independent Study26Utilising a major web-based resource

Other Learning Resources

Index islamicus

Encyclopaedia of Islam and other similar electronic resources