Postgraduate Module Descriptor

ARAM222: Research Assistant in Middle East Studies

This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover the following topics in chronological order:

Term 1:

Initial meeting between DoE and students to introduce the module.

Workshops on how to define your role as a research assistant and communicate effectively with your project manager.

Review and reflection workshops mid-way through term 1 and at towards the end of term 1.

Project placement/research assistantship.

Term 2:

Review and reflection workshop mid-way through term 2.

Workshops showcasing the various projects towards the end of term 2, including individual student presentations detailing the project objectives, activities, outcomes and challenges.

Project placement/research assistantship.

Submission of project contribution (5,000 words).

750-word self-assessment.

Learning and Teaching

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

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
19	251	30

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

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	14	Workshops
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	4	Tutorial meeting with project manager
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities	1	Individual presentation and feedback
Guided independent study	96	Private study (investigation of sources and research)
Guided independent study	150	Private study (writing)
Guided Independent Study	5	Private study (reflection)
Placement	30	Placement (research assistantship)

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).