Students develop their knowledge base and their analytical and critical skills through preparation for the lecture and through the Socratic method within the lecture. Preparation is guided and supported by detailed handouts in advance of the lectures. Within the lectures questions and answers are built on by further exposition by the lecturer supported by summary handouts following the lectures. The knowledge base is further enhanced by expository lectures. The seminars provide the opportunity to develop oral, analytical and critical skills.
Discussion is structured to consider questions focusing on key principles and problem areas.
Private study takes the form of directed study in advance of lectures, consolidation following lectures, and preparation for seminars and the research and writing of coursework. Semester 2 Methods and Timing of Assessment Exams Other Assessed Work Number of Formal University Exams One Format and number of other assessments e.g. Oral, Aural, Essay, Report, Practical etc. The only means of summative assessment is an unseen examination. This provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics within the syllabus. It also provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate their critical, analytical and evaluative skills, and their ability to write with care and precision and to structure their argument and analysis.