College of Arts & Social Sciences MA Degree Programme

HANDBOOK FOR 1ST AND 2ND YEAR STUDENTS

2013 2014

Welcome to the College of Arts and Social Sciences

Advisers and pastoral support

When you arrive in September, you will meet with an Adviser who is there to help you with your choice of modules during matriculation week, and to sign the papers authorising that choice. Advisers are academics (i.e. they lecture in one of the MA subjects); we make every effort to allocate you an Adviser who lectures in one of your intended degree subjects, but this is not always possible. Any changes to your choice of modules must be authorised by your Adviser. Your Adviser/Tutor will meet with you at least once during your first year at university to discuss your progress and to offer any advice or information that may be helpful. Your Adviser can also be contacted during the semester (in their posted consultation hours or by e-mail) if you have concerns, questions or problems (academic, financial, personal or general), particularly for questions not directly related to your studies. Personal Tutors may not have detailed answers, but they will be happy to discuss any concerns you may have and, if you wish, to refer you to one of the various support services available. Advisers are supported by a College Team, who are also available to give you advice when appropriate: MA Director: School Secretaries: Dr Paul Allanson Mrs Gwen Hunter/ Mrs Laura Murray, Humanities Ms Heather Henderson, Psychology Mrs Patricia Michie, Environment Ms Elaine Leong, Business Dr Fiona Smith Dr Wayne Murray Dr Derek Patrick Mrs Jennifer Forbes

This booklet provides an overview of the structure of the MA degree programme, and a catalogue containing brief details of all the modules on offer at Levels 1 and 2 within the MA programme. Please note that this catalogue does not provide any information about modules outside the MA programme which you may be able to take with the agreement of your Adviser. Although this booklet has been developed for new students, existing students entering Second Year may also find it useful.

Academic Year
Welcome Week: Monday 2nd September 2013 Friday 6th September 2013 Semester 1: 12 teaching weeks (including a reading or revision week): 9 September 29th November 2013 2 examination weeks: 2 December 13 December 2013 Semester 2: 11 teaching weeks: 13 January 28th March 2014 5 examination weeks: 21 April 23 May 2014 Resit Examinations for both semesters: 4th August 2014 for two weeks Principal Adviser: Senior Advisers: MA Secretary:

You can arrange to see any of the above by contacting Mrs Jennifer Forbes (on 01382 384180, [email protected]) in the MA Office on the first floor of the Tower Building (Baxter Suite, Room 1.29).

Choosing and Changing Modules

You must choose all your modules for the year in the welcome or matriculation week (also known as Week 0). If you wish to change your choice of first semester modules then you must do so (with the agreement of your Adviser) by 12 noon on Friday 20th September 2013 (i.e. by the end of Week 2). Your choice of modules for the second semester can also be changed (with the agreement of your Adviser) during the first two weeks of the second semester. However, you are advised, for your own sake, to make any changes as early as possible, as it can be difficult to make up for missed classes.

subject. For levels 1 and 2, the pathways are the same whether you intend to take an MA Honours degree (normally 4 years) or an MA (normally 3 years). We strongly recommend that students remain on at least two pathways at least until the end of Second Year. This keeps open your choice of degree subject. For each degree subject, compulsory and recommended modules are listed overleaf. For many subjects, the pathway specifies two modules at level 1 and two modules at level 2 that you must take. However, in some subjects you can progress on the basis of only one module (although two may be advisable) while in others there is even a choice of modules that you must take at these levels.

Modules
Modules are designated according to level, from 1 to 4. At levels 1 and 2, all modules in the MA degree last for one semester with final examinations for the module (if any) held at the end of that semester. At levels 3 and 4 most modules are one semester, but some are spread over two semesters.

Pre-requisites and co-requisites

Some modules have pre-requisites (other modules which must be passed before beginning that module) or co-requisites (other modules which must be taken in the same academic session). You dont need to worry much about this in First Year, since level 1 modules have no pre-requisites and no co-requisites (except in Psychology and Mathematics). However, you may want to check with your Adviser whether the modules that you want to take in later years have any particular pre-requisites. For students entering directly into Second Year, your Adviser will provide guidance on the choice of a suitable programme of studies given your previous education.

Typical Degree Patterns

For an MA Honours student you would normally take: Six level 1 modules in First Year. Six level 2 modules in Second Year. Four level 3 modules in Third Year. Four level 4 modules in Fourth Year.

Single and Joint Honours

Single Honours students normally take eight modules in one subject in their Third and Fourth Years, but in most subjects you can take up to two modules in another subject and still graduate with Single Honours. You can also take a Single Honours degree with a language in most subjects. Joint Honours can be divided 4:4 or 3:5 between your two degree subjects. Certain Joint Honours degrees may also be taken in combination with a Language.

However, the modular degree structure allows for considerable variation: for example you may be able to take up to two level 1 modules in Second Year and one level 3 module in Fourth Year, depending on your choice of degree subject(s). Level 1 and 2 modules are worth 20 credits each and level 3 and 4 modules are generally worth 30 credits each, so the normal full-time load is 120 credits per year. Well-qualified applicants may gain entry to the Second Year of the programme and achieve an Honours degree in three years. Part-time students would spread their studies over more than four years. Students may graduate with an MA degree after successfully completing Third Year.

Degree Pathways
A degree pathway lists the modules that you must take in order to graduate with a degree in a particular
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Compulsory Modules for Levels 1 & 2

This list shows the modules that you must take to be on the pathway for a particular degree title (degree titles are shown in bold). Please note that most subjects have at least two modules available at level 1, so that even if only one module is listed as compulsory, you may well wish to take the second module if you are interested in taking a degree in that subject. American Studies (Joint Honours only) Level 1 HY11005 and HU12001 plus any one Level 1 English or Politics module Level 2 AM22003, plus Level 2 modules from English, History or Politics in at least two different disciplines (EN21003 also recommended) Economics, Business Economics with Marketing, Financial Economics Level 1 EC12003 EC11002 (recommended) Level 2 EC21001 and EC22002 English Level 1 Level 2 EN11001 and EN11006 EN22002 and EN21004

European Studies (Joint Honours only) Level 1 HU12001 plus one of the following: HY11004, PI11006, PI11007, PO11001 Level 2 EU21002 plus one of the following HY22004, PI21004, PO21001, PO22002 Single/Joint Honours with a Foreign Language Degree subject modules plus two modules at each of Levels 1 and 2 in the language Film Studies (Joint Honours only) Level 1 EN11003 and EN12005 Level 2 EN21003 and EN22004 Geography Level 1 Level 2 GE12002 GE11001 (recommended) GE21001 and GE22002

Geopolitics (Single Honours only) Level 1 HU12001, PO11001, GE11001 and GE12002 Level 2 PO21001 and GE21001 History Level 1 Level 2 HY11005 and either HU12001 HY21003 and HY22004 HY11004 or

English and Creative Writing Level 1 EN11001 and EN11006 Level 2 EN21005, EN22002 and EN21004 Environmental Science (Joint Honours only) Level 1 EV11001 and EV12002 Level 2 EV21001 and EV22002 Environmental Sustainability (Single Honours only) Level 1 TP11003, TP12004, EV11001 and EV12002 Level 2 TP21009, TP22004, EV21001 and EV22002 Environmental Sustainability (Joint Honours only) Level 1 TP11003 and TP12004 Level 2 TP21009 and TP22004 European Philosophy (Single Honours only) Levels 1 and 2 Two Philosophy modules in total (must include PI21004). HU12001 recommended European Politics (Single Honours only) Level 1 PO11001 and HU12001 Level 2 EU21002 and PO22002 European Languages (Joint Honours only) European Languages and Culture (Joint Honours only) Level 1 Two pairs of language modules Level 2 Two pairs of language modules

International Business, International Business with Marketing, International Business and Finance Level 1 EC12003 EC11002 (recommended) Level 2 EC21001 and EC22002 International Relations (Joint Honours only) Level 1 HU12001 Level 2 PO21001 Mathematics (Joint Honours only) Level 1 MA11001 and MA12001 Level 2 MA21001 and MA22001 MA22003 (recommended) Philosophy Levels 1 and 2 Two Philosophy modules in total (must include PI22006 if Joint with Film Studies) HU12001 recommended Politics Level 1 Level 2 Psychology Level 1 Level 2 PO11001 and HU12001 PO21001 and PO22002 PY11001 and PY12002 PY21001 and PY22002 and PY22003

Scottish Historical Studies Level 1 HY11005 and HY11004 Level 2 HY21003 and HY22004 Town and Regional Planning (Single Honours only) Level 1 TP11001,TP12002, TP11003, TP12004 Level 2 TP21001, TP22002, TP21009, TP22004 Town and Regional Planning (Joint Honours) Level 1 TP11001, TP12002, Level 2 TP21001, TP22002
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Level 1 Modules
BUSINESS ECONOMICS WITH MARKETING/ECONOMICS/FINANCIAL ECONOMICS/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Global Economic Perspectives
EC11002 S1 100% -

ENGLISH AND FILM STUDIES Introduction to Literary Study

EN11001 S1 100% -

This module can also be taken in S1 in the evening EH12001 Literature is a creative response to real events or imagined possibilities and explores our sense of self and identity. We tell stories to know ourselves and others, but how are these stories put together and what do they communicate? How is a novel constructed? How do you analyse a play? How do you read a poem? In this module you will be reading prose, drama and poetry from a wide historical span, from Mediaeval texts to contemporary ones, learning to investigate the nature and potential of the three major literary genres. The module will also introduce you to some terms and concepts that will help you to develop your skills as a critic of literature.

Since 2007 the world has been going through an unprecedented economic crisis with advanced economics, including that of the UK, lurching from one crisis to the next. What caused this crisis? How has it developed? Is it unique? This module answers these questions and looks at other crises in the recent past. In addition, the module looks at other questions that are of interest to economists: How can we persuade people to invest a pension plan or to donate organs? Should we always believe what is written in the newspapers? How can we strike the best deal in negotiations? These questions and many others are answered within the module by looking at some of the most recent ideas in current thinking.

Early Modern to Early Romantic Literature, 1564-1740

EN11006 S2 50% 50%

Foundations of Economic Analysis

EC12003 S2 40% 60%

This module can also be taken in S2 in the evening EH12004 100% coursework This module surveys the development of English Literature from Early Modern period to the middle of the Eighteenth century in relation to the ideas of the Enlightenment and the emergence of modern culture, with its concerns about identity, gender, religion and power. The module will explore Early Modern drama, including texts by William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, John Webster; metaphysical poetry including work done by John Donne, Andrew Marvell, John Milton; and the rise of the novel form, including work by Daniel Defoe or Samuel Richardson.

This module develops the tools for analysing a modern economy. It demonstrates how these tools can be used to analyse the behaviour of firms and households in the market place. It also analyses cases where markets break down and how government might intervene to prevent monopolies and exploitation, while promoting social welfare. In addition to this, the module also looks at the economy as a whole. It examines issues such as unemployment, interest rates, exchange rates and inflation, placing them within a general model of the economy. The scope for government intervention is discussed and the implications of the analysis are applied to modern economic developments.

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Reading the Screen: An Introduction to Film Studies

EN11003 S1 100% -

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable Development and the Environment

TP11003 S1 100% -

This module can also be taken in S1 in the evening - EH11003 Reading the screen provides an introduction to the study of film from a critical and technical perspective, exploring how films are put together, various different styles of filmmaking and a range of directors. The aim is to familiarise you with the vocabulary of film studies through an examination of topics such as directing, editing, mise-en-scene, costume, lighting, framing and composition, auteur theory, genre and representation. By understanding how films work we can perceive how the medium can inform, entertain manipulate or enthral the viewer. Given the prominence of visual media in contemporary society this is of huge importance for anyone interested in the art, culture and politics of the modern world.

The need for a more responsible approach to resource use is established and the achievement of sustainable development is considered at the international, national and local scale. This module explores the relationship between the concept of sustainable development and the application of policies designed to deliver sustainable outcomes. It considers the interface between sustainability and economic growth, and how this has been interpreted through policy initiatives at international, European, national and local level. Of particular interest is the way in which sustainability is being applied and implemented within the UK.

Countryside Planning and Management

TP12004 S2 50% 50%

Perspectives and Movements in Cinema

EN12005 S2 100% -

Cinema is not just about Hollywood. There is a huge variety of film-making practice and film culture in the world, and in some cases film-makers have joined together to form what might be termed movements, such as Italian Neo-realism in the mid 1940s or the celebrated French New Wave of the 1960s. Other film-makers have been united by a shared cultural perspectives or historical circumstances, such as British Cinema of the 1940s and Japanese Cinema of the 1950s. This module explores the key debates surrounding the development of these perspectives and movements. You will learn to recognise and distinguish between the styles that inform different cinematic approaches and will experience some of the most powerful and influential films ever made. Students taking this module are recommended to have taken EN11003 Reading the Screen: An Introduction to Film Studies.

This module introduces students to the principal institutions concerned with the environment. It explores the practice of planning and development in the countryside and examines some of the major issues and concerns that have a bearing on planning and environmental management processes, such as affordable housing provision, wind farm developments and community land ownership.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE The Physical Environment

EV11001 S1 100% -

The foundation of environments in all parts of the globe is a physical one, determined by geological and terrestrial processes, and flows of water and energy. These processes provide the habitat in which all species live and evolve, and provide the baseline against which change resulting from human agency can be measured. As the pace of human change accelerates in all parts of the world, an appreciation of how these influences control the nature and evolution of environments is increasingly valuable. How do tectonic and geomorphic
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processes control landscape evolution? How do river and groundwater flows respond to the controls of geology and climate? How do energy fluxes control the natural motion of the atmosphere and oceans, and how in turn might they influence future development through the availability of renewable energy? The Physical Environment module seeks to establish the fundamental understanding which allows these questions to be answered. An accessible and integrated programme of lectures, tutorials and practical classes focuses on geological processes and materials, terrestrial processes, geographic hazards, global water resources, the hydrological cycle, renewable and non-renewable energy sources and sustainability issues.

urbanization; relation between population and development as well as environment; and, air and water pollution; natural and human-induced disasters; loss of bio-diversity; and impacts of environmental problems on the economies of less developed and developed countries. The module comprises a series of lectures, tutorials and workshops.

A World of Plenty? Environment, the City and Society

GE12002 S2 50% 50%

Environments for Life

EV12002 S2 50% 50%
Earth as a planet is experiencing change which, in many respects, is unprecedented on a geological timescale. Many of these changes are truly global in scale and have diverse impacts on living systems. Global warming, ozone layer destruction, the pollution of air and water and loss of species due to land and marine management policies are just some of the issues causing worldwide concern. Managing all these issues requires a knowledge of the scientific principles and processes that maintain a sustainable environment. The Environments for Life module aims to provide this basic understanding in a range of accessible formats, through a programme of lectures, tutorials and practical classes focusing on environmental chemistry, atmospheric processes, weather and climate, terrestrial ecosystems, biodiversity, aquatic science and urban green space management.

This module examines the nature of environmental resources and considers how access to resources has shaped the world economy into its present state of geographically unequal development at local, urban-regional and international scales. The module comprises a large range of exciting topics including appreciation of renewable and nonrenewable resources, principles of sustainable development; the impacts of globalisation on both developed and less developed countries and processes of global urban development and the emergence of world cities. The module comprises a series of lectures, fieldwork (in the form of studentled city-walks), and workshops/seminars examining the physical setting, development history and sustainable future of the City of Dundee.

HISTORY / SCOTTISH HISTORICAL STUDIES The Rise of Atlantic Empires, 1500HY11005 S1 100% -

GEOGRAPHY A World in Crisis? Population, Environment and Development

GE11001 S1 100% -

This module can also be taken in S1 in the evening - EH11005 This module will provide a comparative understanding of the development of European Empires in Africa and the Americas between 15001750. It will also examine the origins of modern globalisation and improve students abilities to read original sources (in English translation) and use them towards constructive argument. You will have an understanding of the major forces that shaped the expansion of Europe from the 15th to the 18th centuries and an appreciation of the comparative development of British, French, Spanish and Dutch empires.

This module opens up some major areas in Geography to students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. It is about the perceived crises associated with a rapid increase in the global population and its co-incidence with processes resulting in global, regional and local damage to the physical environment. Specific themes explored in the module include: causes of human population increase; connection between migration and
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Age of Revolution, c. 1750 to 1850

HY11004 S2 50% 50%

What do we mean by the term revolution and are there differing definitions of what is meant by revolution when applied to events taking place across Europe and North America during the period 1750 to 1850? This module aims to address such question by examining the political and social impact of revolution in America and France, the causes and consequences of Industrial Revolution in Britain, the revolution in ideas during the Enlightenment, over the period 1750 and 1850, and debates and interpretations about this age of revolution. This module will also promote an awareness of a range of different approaches and sources which are available for the study of the past through a broad comparative survey of different peoples and different states.

All language modules focus on practical communication skills and further develop grammatical competence emphasizing the four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. You will recognise and apply competently basic lexical and grammatical structures, use a bilingual dictionary effectively and be able to read, understand and summarize the main points of basic and increasingly complex written texts and complex spoken messages in a variety of situations. You will conduct an independent investigation and project work, deepen your awareness of contemporary societies, cultures, customs and conventions and understand the wider European historical, geographical and socio-political context. You will also increase your ability to make informed crossculture comparisons in a European context and learn cultural awareness and intercultural competence. Applied French Intensive, Practical German Intensive and Practical Spanish Intensive modules are also available as Intensive modules for students with little or no previous experience in that language. Modules available:

LANGUAGES
Applied Languages (French, German and Spanish) are available to students with a Higher or A Level or equivalent. Students with little or no previous experience in the language may take the Practical Applied Intensive route (available in French, German and Spanish). Alternative year-long accredited language modules in French, German and Spanish (Stages 1-6) are also available through our evening class programme, Languages for All. (See Evening Modules).

Applied French 1A Intensive

PF11001 PG11001 PS11001 S1 S1 S1 100% 100% 100% -

Applied German 1A Intensive Applied Spanish 1A Intensive

Applied French 1A
PF11003 PG11003 PS11003 S1 S1 S1 100% 100% 100% -

Applied German 1A Applied Spanish 1A

Applied French 1B Intensive

PF12002 PG12002 PS12002 S2 S2 S2 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Applied German 1B Intensive Applied Spanish 1B Intensive

Applied French 1B
PF12004 PG12004 PS12004 S2 S2 S2 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%
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Applied German 1B Applied Spanish 1B

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MATHEMATICS
(Students must have a B pass at Higher Maths or equivalent)

Descartes, Thought and Reality

PI11007 S2 35% 65%

Mathematics 1A
MA11001 S1 100%

Introductory Calculus and Algebra. Calculus component: Functions, Inequalities; Limits Differential Calculus; Curve Sketching. Algebra component: Polynomials, Trigonometry; Sequences and Series; Conic sections.

Mathematics 1B
MA12001 S2 50% 50%

This module will study the main concepts and methods of Descartes Meditations and compare different philosophical conceptions of the relation between thought and reality, and mind and body. Students will develop a critical understanding of Descartes position in modern western philosophy. The module will expose students to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Meditations to philosophical letters and essays, and will build key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.

POLITICS Politics and Public Policy

PO11001 S1 60% 40%
This module can also be taken in S1 in the evening EH11006, Coursework 100% This module consists of three interconnected elements. The first section covers the political and civil institutions in the UK, an underlying theme being their influence over the processes and outcomes of UK politics. A closely related theme concerns the questions: who actually governs the UK and how? This is an area which is increasingly contentious following constitutional changes (Scottish devolution, new assemblies in Wales and Northern Ireland etc.). The second part of the module focuses on social divisions, on how we choose and influence our leaders and on how we maintain civil society (for example, law and order). The final part covers public policy and includes economic and environmental issues.

Co-requisite: MA11001 Calculus component: Integral calculus; Fundamental theorem of calculus; Numerical integration methods; First and second order ordinary differential equations. Algebra component: Vector geometry; Matrices and linear equations; Complex numbers; Three-dimensional geometry.

PHILSOPHY PI11006 Plato and the Good Life

PI11006 S1 100%

This module can also be taken in S1 in the evening - EH11002 This module introduces philosophy through the works of Plato and by asking the question: what is the good life?. This question and Platos answers to it are among the most enduring themes in the Western tradition of thought. The module will introduce Plato with a variety of philosophical texts focused on the good life. Students will be exposed to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Platonic dialogue to recent essays, and will be introduced to key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.

PSYCHOLOGY Introductory Psychology 1

PY11001 S1 56% 44%
The module provides an overview over the core areas of contemporary Psychology. Lectures will introduce the student to the history and current questions of Psychology in areas such as Social and Developmental Psychology, Cognition, Abnormal and Biological Psychology. The module also provides an introduction to methods in psychological research.
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Introductory Psychology 2
PY12002 S2 56% 44%

GENERAL MA MODULES Personal Academic Student Skills

AG11022
S1 or S2

Co-requisite: normally PY11001 The module provides a further introduction to three areas in Psychology. In the section on Social Psychology the course will explore the ways in which individuals interact with each other and behave in groups. The module will also cover the area of Individual Differences where particular attention will be paid to the aspect of personality. Finally, the section on Cognition and Perception will explore the process of perception, memory and attention. The module will also further develop psychological research skills through participation in practical projects, the study of the principles of experimental design and some basic statistical analyses.

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25%

TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Planning for Sustainable Cities

TP11001 S1 100% -

Sustainable cities are places where people want to live and work. This module explores the challenge of creating livable and sustainable cities and considers the role that urban planning can play in achieving this goal. It examines the origins of town planning, the historical context to planning and design, and the operation of land and property markets and explores contemporary and innovative examples of placemaking, including smart growth, eco-communities and neighbourhood governance.

This interactive module is designed to help new (and not so new) students develop the learning skills essential for success at university. We teach in an informal way using activities that will help you become proficient in the skills youll need throughout your university studies and beyond. For example, this includes learning how to take notes efficiently from texts and lectures, how to develop your research skills so that you learn to evaluate and understand what you read, how to tackle university assignments including exams. The relaxed atmosphere encourages discussion, helps you reflect on your personal learning style and gives you the learning tools to convert your academic potential into academic success. The module is offered in Semester 1 and again in Semester 2. Teaching is provided by the Academic Skills Team in the Academic Achievement Teaching Unit. Secretarys Office in No.3 Cross Row/Ground Right. Web: www.dundee.ac.uk/aatu/pass.htm

HU12001 The Globalizing World

HU12001 S2 40% 60%

Design and Environment

TP12002 S2 50% 50%

Good design can help society achieve a range of social, economic and environmental goals, creating places that are successful and sustainable. This module considers the main principles of design in the built environment. These design principles, such as scale, proportion, shape, form, colour, texture, pattern and composition are related to the components of the public realm, notably buildings, spaces and movement patterns.

This module highlights the connections between political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life in an increasingly globalised international environment and explores and evaluates the arguments surrounding the nature and extent of the process of globalization in the contemporary international system. The following key areas will be explored; the cold war world, decolonization, theories of post-colonialism and post-colonialism culture, power in the post-cold war world order, the processes of globalization, the united nations system, European integration, new security challenges and the emerging world economic order.

EVENING MODULES Introduction to Literary Study

EH12001 S1 100% -

See EN11001 above for module description.

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Early Modern Literature, 1564-1740

EH12004 S2 100% -

LEVEL 2 MODULES
AMERICAN STUDIES AM22003 America: Land of the Free?
AM22003 S2 60% 40%

See EN11006 above for module description.

Reading the Screen: An Introduction to Film Studies

EH11003 S1 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): HU12001 and any level 1 English or History or Politics This module explores American society, politics and culture by drawing upon the theme of freedom. It examines how the meaning of freedom has been challenged and shaped by different groups and events over the course of American history, and how it has helped to shape American identity into the twenty-first century. The idea of freedom is fundamental to the identity of the American nation, and a central term in American political vocabulary. Eric Foner has described the history of freedom in America as a tale of debates and disagreements and conflicts and controversies. The meaning of freedom has been fought out, battled over, at every level of society.

See EN11003 above for module description.

Film Genres
EH12002 S2 100% -

Film Genres will introduce students to the diversity of cinema; exploring genres such as comedy, crime, westerns and horror. The approach is comparative, with two films being discussed for each genre, one being a classic film, the other more contemporary. This course enables students to explore film history, and the changing nature of the genre, in relation to issues such as gender, representations of society, violence, and audience response to the films. Technical and artistic aspects of film production will also be considered, as will the relationship between film genres giving an in-depth thematic exploration of cinema over the past 70 years.

The Rise of Atlantic Empires, 15001750

EH11005 S1 100% -

BUSINESS ECONOMICS WITH MARKETING/ECONOMICS/FINANCIAL ECONOMICS/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Microeconomics

EC21001 S1 40% 60%

See HY11005 above for module description

Plato and the Good Life

EH11002 S1 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): EC12003 This module covers the micro aspects of the economy by focusing, initially, on the basic theories of consumer and firm behaviour that form the basis for the derivation and analysis of the market demand and supply in various settings. The module then examines these settings by looking more closely at the market structure, and attempts to highlight: i) the conditions under which markets will or will not produce desirable outcomes; and ii) the role of government in improving the operation of markets.

See PI11006 above for module description

Politics and Public Policy

EH11006 S1 100% -

See PO11001 above for module description

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Macroeconomics and Economic Statistics

EC22002 S2 30% 70%

Pre-requisite(s): EC12003 In the macroeconomics part of this module we provide an overview of the functioning of the macroeconomy in a global context and an understanding of the key policy issues of the United Kingdom in particular. The module goes on to consider how and why money markets are important in the real world. The module also provides a short section on statistics where we introduce you to a selection of statistical procedures commonly used in economics and business and discuss the nature and limitations of some of the indicators conventionally used to measure economic performance.

movements. It examines how the forces of modernity industrialisation, urbanisation, technological changes, war, empire, migration challenges previous ways of structuring and making sense of the world through a range of 20th and 21st century texts.

Classic Hollywood
EN21003 S1 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): EN11003 This module can also be taken in S1 in the evening EH21006 This module examines the Golden Age of Hollywood (1930-1960), looking at the role of the studio system alongside social, political and historical concerns across a range of genres. From screwball comedy and the western to crime, war films and science-fiction, this module will explore this rich and lively period of film-making in its creation of an apparently seamless, unambiguous cinematic narrative (the Hollywood style). Some of the very best films ever emerge from Hollywood are studied here.

ENGLISH AND FILM STUDIES Romantic to Victorian Literature 17891901

EN22002 S1 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): EN11001 and EN11006 The texts studied in this module form an introduction to one of the most appealing, varied and accessible phases in the recent history on English Literature. The work of the great Romantic poets is read along with a series of nineteenthcentury novels which link closely with the themes and moods of the poetry. These novels bring out, in fact, the powerful strand of Gothic Romanticism which is the counterweight to the social realism of the Victorian novel. At the same time, the module helps strengthen still further the reading skills the student has been developing.

Film Noir: The Dark Side of the Street

EN22004 S2 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): EN11003 This module can also be taken in S2 in the evening EH22003 The phrase Film Noir conjures up images of moody crime thrillers shrouded in shadow, with gun-totting femme fatales, vicious hoodlums and hapless private detectives and there is plenty of that on this module, but as it will show, Noir is much more complicated than that, representing a counter tradition within Hollywood and reflecting the cultural climate of repression and paranoia engendered by wartime and cold War politics. This module will analyse the distinct visual style and aesthetics of Film Noirs of the classic period (1941-1958), and Neo-Noirs in the decades that followed. Of central importance will be the influence of migr filmmakers, who bought with them the influence of German Expressionism and French Poetic Realism when fleeing Nazi tyranny.

Modernist to Contemporary Literature, 1901 to Present day

EN21004 S2 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): EN11001 and EN11006 The module surveys 20th and 21st century writing, paying particular attention to the way fiction, poetry and drama develops out of earlier traditions and tendencies and how they break from earlier
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Introduction to Creative Writing Practice

EN21005 S1 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): EN11001 and EN11006 Co-requisite (s): normally EN22002 or EN21004 Think of yourself as a writer? Either one who hasnt necessarily written anything much so far but who has something to say? Or do you wish to improve the standard of your non-fiction work? Whatever kind of writing you are interested in producing, this introductory module, taught in intensive workshops will make you more aware of the quality of the work you produce, helping you improve and refine it and build up a portfolio of writing by the end of the semester that you can be proud of.

ocean circulation and global heat transfer and leading in to the productivity of the marine environment. Of equal importance are terrestrial processes. Terrestrial ecology is studied through exploration of vegetation adaptation, land reclamation and restoration. Finally, the chemistry of atmospheric pollution, water pollution and water treatment are examined.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Management in the Built and Natural Environments

TP21009 S1 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): TP11003 or TP12004 The module provides students with an introduction to management for environmental professionals working in the built and natural environment. Topics covered include general principles of management, theoretical and practical issues in the management of organisations, and the application of management techniques to environmental projects. The coursework is designed to help students develop a range of management skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Management and Monitoring

EV21001 S1 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): EV11001 and EV12002 Environmental resource management is described as an essential process of decision making incorporating the setting of environmental objectives, monitoring and assessment of current environmental conditions and the prediction of future change. Students will study resource management issues in relation to Mineral Resources and in a wider context, the protection of Scotlands natural resource base as a whole. The design of environmental monitoring programmes is considered in terms of supplying information required for management. In particular, the use of Remote Sensing techniques is examined in this module.

Introduction to Environmental Law

TP22004 S2 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): TP11003 or TP12004 Every day legal decisions are taken which impact on the environment around us. This module will explore planning and environmental law as it relates to a range of environmental issues, including the location of new homes and businesses, air and water pollution, nature conservation and the disposal of waste. It will also examine the legal requirements for environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment.

Mechanisms and Measurements

EV22002 S2 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): EV11001 and EV12002 This module serves as an introduction to the science of aquatic, atmospheric and terrestrial processes and emphasizes physical, chemical and biological mechanisms and their measurement. The range of topics taught in the module gives students their first opportunity to study oceanography, incorporating
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EUROPEAN STUDIES Contemporary Challenges for Europe

EU21002 S1 40% 60%

Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Ice and Water

GE22002 S2
100% or 50% 0% or 50%

Pre-requisite(s): HU12001 plus one of the following: HY11004, PI11006, PI11007, PO11001 The European Union faces many challenges including constitutional issues, the management of the single currency, the consequences of enlargement and the questions of national identity posed by migration. This module draws on ideas from geography, history, economics and politics to offer a unique perspective on important contemporary issues affecting the future of Europe.

For those students who do NOT attend the residential field course, one 2-hour examination will be required. Pre-requisite(s): GE12002 or EV11001 This module introduces key concepts in geomorphology and hydrology in the context of the Scottish landscape and includes a week-long field trip to the Highlands during the Easter vacation. The complexity of the Earths physical landscapes is explored by studying how surface processes shape the land surface. Diverse landscapes and how they evolve under changing climates and human impacts are explained, with reference to the Scottish landscape. The hydrological cycle is explored alongside water quality and water resources issues, linking theoretical elements of the course to resource management concerns in a Scottish local case study.

GEOGRAPHY Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy

GE21001 S1 50% 50%

HISTORY The Great War and History: Debates and Perspectives

HY21003 S1 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): GE12002 This module covers key sub-disciplines in human geography which address different social, cultural and political issues in the contemporary world. Economic Geography explores issues of globalization, inequality and mobility. The lecture block on Social Geography concerns itself with the theme of place, community and identity and address issues such as race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender from spatial perspectives. Cultural Geography deals with the issue of representation, exploring how the past and present world can be read through images, maps and texts. Political Geography concentrates on power, identity and representation, exploring topics such as, colonialism, nationalism, citizenship and social inclusion in specific places. A series of workshops are held, including local fieldwork in Dundee.

This module uses the First World War as a case study of different approaches to the study of History. Its main aims are (1) to provide a critical perspective on how different historical schools have approached the conflict from 1918 to the present, (2) to explore how and why national cultures understand the war differently from one another, (3) to examine global and transnational perspectives on the war, and (4) to reflect critically on key debates about the conflict in light of the above aims. Specific themes include: the development of Great War historiography since 1918; global and colonial contexts of the war; the economic, political and cultural impacts; the frontline experience; the civilian experience; gender and medical histories of the conflict; bereavement and mourning; public histories, including official commemoration and popular media portrayals; local histories of the Great War; legacies.

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Europe in Transition, 1870-1922

HY22004 S2 50% 50%

Pre-Requisite(s): (PF21003 or equivalent) or (PG21003 or equivalent) or (PS21003 or equivalent) All language modules focus on practical communication skills and further develop grammatical competence emphasizing the four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. You will recognise and apply competently basic lexical and grammatical structures, use a bilingual dictionary effectively and be able to read, understand and summarize the main points of basic and increasingly complex written texts and complex spoken messages in a variety of situations. You will conduct an independent investigation and project work, deepen your awareness of contemporary societies, cultures, customs and conventions and understand the wider European historical, geographical and socio-political context. You will also increase your ability to make informed crossculture comparisons in a European context and learn cultural awareness and intercultural competence. Applied French Intensive, Applied German Intensive and Applied Spanish Intensive are also available for students who took Applied French Intensive, Applied German Intensive or Applied Spanish Intensive in Year 1. Modules available are:

Pre-requisite(s): HY11004 This module can also be taken in S2 in the evening EH22001 How did Europe become modern? Globalisation started already in the 19th century with the transition from slow moving agricultural societies to modern, fast-moving, inter-connected, industrial societies with mass-politics and mass-culture, extending from Europe across the globe. This module introduces students to a broad range of aspects that shaped modern European societies, not only in terms of politics and economics, but also social and cultural aspects, including sex, crime and cinema. We will look at a range to different approaches to modern European history: social and political history, economic history, demography, urban development, high art and popular culture and discuss how historians have interpreted the causes behind the transition to modernity and its implications.

LANGUAGES Applied French 2A

PF21003 PG21003 PS21003 S1 S1 S1 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Applied French 2A Intensive

PF21001 PG21001 PS21001 S1 S1 S1 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Applied German 2A Applied Spanish 2A

Applied German 2A Intensive Applied Spanish 2A Intensive

Pre-Requisite(s): (PF11003 and PF12004 or equivalent) or (PG11003 and PG12004 or equivalent) or (PS11003 and PS12004 or equivalent)

Pre-requisite(s): (PF11001 and PF12002 or equivalent) or (PG11001 and PG12002) or (PS11001 and PS12002 or equivalent)

Applied French 2B
PF22004 PG22004 PS22004 S2 S2 S2 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Applied French 2B Intensive

PF22002 PG22002 PS22002 S2 S2 S2 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Applied German 2B Applied Spanish 2B

Applied German 2B Intensive Applied Spanish 2B Intensive

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Pre-requisite(s): (PF21001 or equivalent) or (PG21001 or equivalent) or (PS21001 or equivalent) These modules will develop further the knowledge and skills introduced in the Practical French/German/Spanish 2A Intensive modules. Normally, any student with the necessary skills can join at this point in Semester 2.

MATHEMATICS Mathematics 2A
MA21001 S1 40% 60%

Pre-requisite(s): MA11001 and MA12001 Calculus component: Differential equations, Hyperbolic functions; Limits, continuity and differentiability; Rolles Theorem; Mean Value Theorem; Indeterminate forms; infinite and improper integrals; Taylor and Maclaurin series. Algebra component: Vector spaces; Linear independence; Basis and dimension; Inner products; Linear equations and matrices.

century and grew as a reaction to its philosophical predecessors whom it claimed had lost touch with the fundamental aim of philosophy namely, to understand what it means to exist. Existentialism was also a reaction to the false optimism of progress that followed on from the Enlightenment and the sense of spiritual loss and political cynicism generated by the two World Wars. This module will explore different types of existential philosophies and how the concerns they raise can be seen in contemporary forms of society and culture, such as technology, art and film. Students will therefore gain an understanding of a major movement within the twentieth century philosophy and be able to apply this understanding critically in assessing significant forms of contemporary culture. The course will use a core text addressing the major existential philosophers and the development of existentialism in modern culture. There will also be other required reading and assignments relating to more recent philosophy, art and film.

Aesthetics
PI22006 S2 35% 65%

Pre-requisite(s): None This module introduces the wide range of philosophical debates relating to Art and Aesthetics. Part One will focus on Language and Aesthetics. It will introduce the various meanings attached to the term aesthetics: aesthetics as sensory perception, aesthetics as a study of our experiences of art, and the aesthetics as a world view. The module will explore how all these meanings have a relevance to the study of art. In conjunction with the question of how artworks communicate, this part of the module will discuss the nature of visual language, will ask Can art be read and will consider how signs and symbols operate as placeholders for meaning. This element of the module will also introduce key aesthetic distinctions between re-presentation and presentation in order to discuss the place of artworks in the contemporary world. Part two focuses on Enlightenment Aesthetics and will introduce the principal tenets of Kants aesthetics. The section closes with a brief consideration of Schopenhauers development of Kants aesthetics. Part Three will discuss Kants distinction between the beautiful and the sublime with reference to such contemporary philosophers as Lyotard. Part Four will introduce issues relating specifically to Art and Religion and contrast Nietzsches critique of arts
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Mathematics 2B
MA22001 S2 40% 60%

Pre-requisite(s): MA11001 and MA12001 Co-requisite: MA21001 Calculus component: Functions of several variables; Integral and Differential Multivariate calculus; Series and tests for convergence. Algebra component: Generalised vector spaces and subspaces; inner product spaces; Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Linear mappings.

PHILOSOPHY Existential Themes in Technology, Culture and Film

PI21004 S1 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): None Existentialism was a philosophical moment that reached its height of popularity in the mid-twentieth

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relation to metaphysics with Rowan Williams phenomenological account of art as the exploration and expression of human like-worlds.

PSYCHOLOGY Neuropsychology and Language

PY21001 S1 50% 50%

POLITICS/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Comparative Politics

PO22002 S1 60% 40%

Pre-requisite(s): PY11001 and PY12002 The module provides a grounding in theory and method in contemporary experimental psychology and emphasises: (1) cognitive neuropsychology, the study of the effects of focal brain damage on perception, memory and thinking; (2) human performance, especially attention, working memory and action; and (3) psycholinguistics, including animal language, language acquisition, and language processing. Research skills are developed in each area through practical work and study of the principles of experimental design, statistical analysis of data, interpretation of results, and scientific report writing.

Pre-requisite(s): Normally PO11001 This module aims to provide an integrated introduction to the study of comparative politics. This involves both an exploration of comparative methodology and an introduction to the fundamentals of the political systems of at least two states or `quasi-states. The case studies that we will use may vary, but will usually involve a selection from Russia, the United States, Spain and the European Union. Topics to be explored include such phenomena as: power; political culture; political socialisation and political behaviour; party systems and electoral systems; and the functioning of political institutions.

Perception and Development

PY22002 S2 50% 50%

International Relations
PO21001 S2 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): PY11001 and PY12002 Co-requisite(s): PY21001 The module develops the study of theory and method in specific topics in contemporary experimental psychology. These include an introduction to visual perception and an overview of issues in developmental psychology. Students undertake practical projects in relation to each topic and apply their research skills in the design and interpretation of experiments and the statistical analysis and reporting of data.

Pre-requisite(s): Normally PO11001 This Module is also available in Sem 2 in the evening EH22005 International Relations aims to introduce you to the structures and processes which underlie relationships between states and other actors in the contemporary international system. At the end of the module you should have developed a truly global sense of where Scotland, Britain and Europe are positioned in the world. We begin with an exploration of what the international system is and how it has developed in modern times. We then examine the different and competing theories which set out to explain how the political world works. After this we look at the range of processes that keep international relations moving: diplomacy, international law, international organizations and war.

Research Skills for Psychologists

PY22003 S2 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): PY11001 and PY12002 Co-requisite(s): PY21001, PY22002 The Research Skills for Psychologists module covers the entire research process, from designing an experiment through to analysing the data that you collect. The course is split into three sections. In the 'Critical Thinking' section you will be taught how to find and critique existing psychological research. Within this module you will also learn more general academic skills such as finding/reading papers and
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writing critically about research. In the 'Research Methodology' section you will gain a solid grounding in the issues behind psychological research and methodology, including ethics. Finally, the course will include a section on 'Statistical Analysis'. Within this section you will learn some of the more advanced analyses used in psychological research, how to run them using SPSS and how to write up and effectively present the analyses.

TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Planning Theory and Practice

TP22002 S1 50% 50%

and employers alike. This module is unique to the University of Dundee and is delivered by a specialist team of careers tutors and employers who present topics on your career options and development. The module aims to boost your employability by allowing you to experience topics including self awareness, personality and aptitude training; opportunity awareness and career choice; presentation skills; future options; applications and CVs; interviews and selection training (personalised one to one interview training with an employer). The Career planning module will help you to develop vital career management skills alongside helping you to choose what you want to do when you graduate in order to secure the opportunity you want. A 2012 student comment: This is one of the most useful modules

Pre-requisite(s): TP11001 or TP12002 This course explores the main theories of planning from the traditional view of planning as an exercise in physical design to more recent ideas of planning as a form of communicative action. It examines the nature and scope of social town planning, which seeks to take account of the needs of the diversity of people who live in our society and illustrates aspects of retail, housing and leisure issues in planning policy.

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Internship
AG22037 S2 100% -

Pre-requisite(s): None Anti-requisite: AG22035 and AG20001 This is a continuously assessed work-based learning module with no exam. The module aims to boost your employability by allowing you to apply for an internship placement which is undertaken during the course of the module (a total of 30 hours throughout the semester). In addition, through weekly 2-hour seminars youll learn more about the world of work and hone your career management skills in areas such as: Personal effectiveness and skills awareness CVs and interview techniques Presentation and report writing skills Action planning A wide range of placements are available in fields such as marketing, research, education, politics and the environment. Placements are competitive so you must be prepared to produce a high quality application from and attend an interview with the organisation before the module starts. You must be able to commit fully to a 30-hour internship placement and approach your placement with a professional attitude.

Design and Development

TP21001 S2 50% 50%

Pre-requisite(s): TP11001 or TP12002 This course develops student understanding of the operation of land and property markets and covers material concerned with the pricing of land and land resources, investment in property and issues relating to residential, commercial, retail, recreational and cultural markets. In addition, building on the design principles introduced in year 1, it develops knowledge and skills of the urban design process.

CAREER MODULES Career Planning

AG22035
S1 or S2

100%

Pre-requisite(s): None Anti-requisite: AG22037 and AG20001 The module is participative and practical in nature and is consistently rated as excellent by students
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Career Planning Module On-line

AG20001
S1 or S2

100%

Anti-requisite: AG22037 and AG22035 The Career Planning Module Online is an exciting and innovative module offered by the Career Service using MyDundee for the delivery of all teaching materials. Students access materials in their own time and complete a set number of tasks and assignments to ensure participation and understanding of materials. The module covers self awareness personality, aptitude and skills, awareness of options, online presentation preparation, CVs & application forms and interview & selection training. This module is perfect for students who wish to partake in structured career planning but have timetable limitations. A CPMO student sends this message to prospective CPMO students.

then see how this experimental method leads to novel ways of understanding the mind, causality, freedom, necessity and our place in nature. The section of Recent European Philosophy and Problems of the Self will explore the work of French twentieth century existentialists such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Simone de Beauvoui. We will study their views on what it means to be human: what is human freedom, finitude, love and sexuality. The students will develop a critical understanding of the basic ideas of existentialism and phenomenology.

International Relations
EH22005 S2 100%

See PO21001 above for module description

EVENING MODULES Classic Hollywood: An Excessively Obvious Cinema

EH21006 S1 100% -

See EN21003 above for module description

Europe in Transition
EH22001 S2 50% 50%

See HY22004 above for module description

Hume and Recent European Philosophy, Problems of the Self

EH22004 S2 100%

The module provides a close study of the great eighteenth century Scottish philosopher David Humes An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. Each section of the book will be considered in detail and students will arrive at a strong grasp of Humes work, having read the Enquiries closely from start to finish. In particular, we shall see how Hume develops empiricism as a critical response to rationalism and to forms of superstition, including forms of religion. We shall
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