Summer School in Zoroastrian Studies
Lågaregradsemne
- Studiepoeng
- 10
- Undervisningssemester
- Haust
- Emnekode
- ZOR200
- Talet på semester
- 1
- Undervisningsspråk
- English
- Ressursar
- Timeplan
Emnebeskrivelse
Mål og innhald
Læringsutbyte
By the end of the course, the participants shall have gained the following learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skill, and general competence
Knowledge
- The student has gained knowledge on a selected aspect of Zoroastrianism.
- The student has obtained knowledge on matters of theory and method related to the study of Zoroastrianism.
Skills
- The student has the ability to present results of reading to the class.
- The student has the ability to write a coherent analytical text on a given topic.
- The student is able to use the standard techniques of academic writing.
General competence
- The student is able to interact with students from other countries.
- The student is able to actively participate in classroom discussions on unfamiliar topics.
Studiepoeng, omfang
Studienivå (studiesyklus)
Undervisningssemester
Undervisningsstad
Krav til forkunnskapar
60 ECTS at university level on any subject.
Good command in English.
Tilrådde forkunnskapar
Studiepoengsreduksjon
Krav til studierett
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer
Obligatorisk undervisningsaktivitet
Vurderingsformer
Forms of assessment:
¿ Classroom presentation of an essay in English of 1,000 words on an assigned topic based on the reading list. The presentation should be written prior to attending the teaching sessions.
¿ 2,000 word term paper in English on a different topic than the classroom presentation. The topic will have to be approved by the convenor.
The essay and the term paper are weighted equally (50/50) when the final grade is set.
Karakterskala
A graded marking scale (A to F) is used. A is the top grade and F is failed.
Vurderingssemester
Litteraturliste
The reading list will be published by June 1. Typically, the list will comprise primary and secondary sources and academic literature.