RS4S06 - Advanced Buddhist Studies 09 Jan 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | RS4S06 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Buddhist Studies | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Nick Swann | ||
| Module Team: | Warren Todd, Sarah Shaw | ||
| First Intended Intake: | FEB 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100798 - buddhism | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 09 Jan 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To engage students with relevant methodologies for independent research in Buddhist Studies.
To develop students’ critical skills building on optional modules taken in the course of MA studies
Content Summary
Research skills, methods, and resources
Research approaches to advanced problems in Buddhist Philosophy, Ethics, Meditation and Psychology
Preparation and presentation of dissertation proposal
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the debates and divergent perceptions in Buddhist Studies which extend on prior study. |
| LO2 | Design a dissertation proposal appropriate for independent research in Buddhist Studies. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD011522 | Buddhist Traditions | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A developed plan for the project, with indicative content, a timetable, and key reading, based on feedback and consultation with totor(s). | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Presentation at dissertation symposium, which may be in a number of formats (written, spoken, video etc) due to logistics of programme. | 20 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Production (Online) 1 | An audio podcast which explains and evaluates a debate in contemporary Buddhist Studies, | 10 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Production (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |