Module ARA3140 for 2016/7
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA3140: The Kurds: History and Politics
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction papers | 500 words each. You submit 9 Reaction papers during this module. The 5 reaction papers receiving the highest marks will count as summative assessments. The other 4 Reaction papers provide opportunities to receive formative assessment feedback. | 1-3;5-7;8-10 | Written feedback for each assignment within the turnaround period and student can make an appointment to discuss it with me. |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x Reaction papers (see above for details) | 30 | 1-3;5-7;8-10 | Feedback written weekly and students can make an appointment | |
| Academic Book Review | 20 | 1000 words | 1-4; 6; 8-9 | Through feedback sheet and by appointment with student |
| Essay | 50 | 2500 words | 1-4;5-7;8;11 | Through feedback sheet and by appointment with student |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction papers | Up to 5 reaction papers (to make up to total of 5) | 1-3;5-7; 8-10 | August/September assessment period |
| Academic Book Review | Academic book review (1000 words) | 1-4; 6; 8-9 | August-September assessment period or earlier, by agreement with Module leader |
| Essay | Essay (2500 words) | 1-4;5-7;8;11 | August-September assessment period or earlier, by agreement with Module leader |
Re-assessment notes
If reaction papers are missed, they can be submitted at the end of the course, by arrangement with module leader. If 5 or more are failed, new titles will be set to replace them; these will be capped at 40%
