SUICIDE:CULTURAL HIST.OF A SOCIAL PHENOMENON
- Module code: HY252
- Credits: 7.5
- Semester: 1
- Department: HISTORY
- International:
 | Overview |
| | Lectures, text readings, films and guest speakers provide insight into attitudes and practices surrounding suicide in western and non-western cultures over the centuries. |
 | Learning Outcomes |
| | On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: - A knowledge of historical attitudes to suicide.
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| | Teaching & Learning methods |
| | - 36 contact hours or equivalent (lectures, seminars, field trips, etc.)
| Delivery methods | Hours | | Lectures | 36 | | Labs / Practicals | 0 | | Tutorials | 0 | | Planned learning activities | 0 | | Independent student activities | 0 | | Total | 36 | |
| | Assessment |
| | - Continuous Assessment detail(s): Total Marks 100%. 7,500 word essay or shorter essay combined with class assignments/tests; Essay to be submitted by Monday prior to commencement of end-of-semester examinations.
| Assessment type | Weighting | Duration | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | | | University scheduled written examination | 0% | minutes | | Other | 0% | | | Total | 100% | minutes | - Pass standard: 40%
- 40%
- Penalties: No late material accepted unless medical or other compelling reasons are established in writing. The expectation is for full attendance by students. Explanation in writing is required in every case of absence. The project/essay of a candidate who has missed more than 50% of classes will not be eligible for assessment under any circumstances. At the discretion of the lecturer, an individual module may have additional specifications in this regard, which will be indicated in advance of registration.
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| | Repeat options |
| | - The essay component of the module may be submitted up to 1 August, and may be capped at 40%. There will be no repeat of other continous assessment components. Marks received during the semester in respect of in-class tests, presentations etc., will be carried over.
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