Convenor name: Mulaika Hijjas and Ben Murtagh
Convenor email: mh86@soas.ac.uk and bm10@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 454 and 466
Module dates: Semester 1 & Semester 2
Intended learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this Module the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the major discipline with areas of specialisation. (Specific learning outcomes to be set by student and supervisor).
- Undertake critical analysis using an appropriate range of techniques - evaluate evidence to support conclusions - application to complex situations.
- Engage in self-assessment, reflection, and analysis
- Use creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems
- Work and learn both independently and collaboratively
- Communicate ideas and the results of their work with clarity and concision as appropriate to the identified audience
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 1: Due date: 12 November 2025
Assessment 1: Format: 500 word proposal
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 90%
Assessment 2: Due date: 14 May 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 8000 word written project, or 4000 word translation with 2000 word commentary, or 20 minute film with 800 word commentary
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Burzine K Waghmar
Librarian email: bw3@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
