Traditional Narrative: Comparisons and History (U04410)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-LLC-TradN

The course will focus on the development of the storytelling traditions of Scotland through time, with special emphasis on the range and variety of theoretical approaches to the historical study of the folktale.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Normally, a pass in Scottish Ethnology 2.

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Scottish Ethnology, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of storytelling traditions with an emphasis on Scotland; knowledge of the development through time of Scottish storytelling traditions; awareness of the range and variety of theoretical approaches to the historical study of the folktale; knowledge of useful and precise critical terminology; development of generic skills in research, analysis and presentation.

Assessment Information

One class presentation including a written submission, contributing 10% of the coursework mark.
One essay of 2,500-3,000 words on an agreed topic, contributing 40% of the coursework mark.
Degree examination contributing 50% of the final mark.