Life and Society in British India - Unit format and assessment

rudyard kipling - life and society in kipling's british india

History 241/341

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Format and Assessment

1. INTERNAL STUDENTS

a) The unit is presented through:

- one staff-led seminar per week,

- one tutorial per fortnight

Attendance at both is compulsory

b) You must submit one essay of approximately 3000 words.

c) In addition you will be asked to prepare for the fortnightly tutorial discussions by interrogating the specific readings listed.

Problem-solving and informed discussion are the nature of the exercise.

2. EXTERNAL STUDENTS

a) External students must also submit one essay of 3000 words.

b) It is recommended that you systematically, if informally, follow the cues for learning provided under each tutorial theme.

3. ASSESSMENT

a) Internal and External Students

Essay I: 60%

Exam for all Students [2 hours]: 40%

b) The marking scale of the University of New England remains:

High Distinction 85-100%
Distinction 75-84%
Credit 65-74%
Pass 50-64%
Fail 0-49%

No distinction is drawn between students enrolled in History 242 and those enrolled in History 342.

RE-ASSESSMENT OF ESSAYS OR ASSIGNMENTS

If you have concerns about the assessment of an essay or written assignment, then first consult the marker.

If you wish to proceed further and formally request a re-assessment then:

* return the original essay or written assignment.

* provide a clean copy of the original essay or written assignment in question and your reasons for the request to the Unit Co-ordinator.

A second marker from the History Department will read the essay or written assignment and give an assessment.

Please note that this re-assessment will he on the basis of whether or not the original mark is justified. If you are still not satisfied, you may refer the matter to the Head of Department.

GENERAL

I am very happy to help you with any problems arising in connection with the unit.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require assistance.