Assessment
Intermediate:
Literature review 25%
750-word literature review of key texts on mysticism. This assessment asks you to select three passages from ten - passages will be taken from texts on the module, and will be short (one-two paragraphs, or 15-25 lines). Once you have selected three passages, you will write a 750 word review in which you draw out the connections between them through either a paraphrase, close reading, or combination of both paraphrase and close reading.
Essay 50%
2500-word essay; title can be developed with tutor, or chosen from a list.
Spoken assessment 25%
The spoken assessment is a one-to-one assessment with the tutor. For intermediate students, the assessment will be 12 minutes. Assessment will be recorded for moderation. The assessment comprises of you discussing one text from the module - you may bring in hand-written notes but no electronic devices. The assessment is not a presentation: rather it is a conversation about the text you have chosen. The examiner will ask questions about your chosen text and invite you to summarise its ideas. You can focus on one or more of the following: form, argument, rhythms, sound, historical/philosophical/theological context. You will not need to discuss all of these elements, and you will guide the conversation. Guidance and practice assessments will be offered prior to the assessment.
Finalists:
Literature review 25%
750-word literature review of key texts on mysticism. This assessment asks you to select three passages from ten - passages will be taken from texts on the module, and will be short (one-two paragraphs, or 15-25 lines). Once you have selected three passages, you will write a 750 word review in which you draw out the connections between them through either a paraphrase, close reading, or combination of both paraphrase and close reading.
Essay 50%
2500-word essay; title can be developed with tutor, or chosen from a list.
Spoken assessment 25%
The spoken assessment is a one-to-one assessment with the tutor. For finalist students, the assessment will be 20 minutes. Assessment will be recorded for moderation. The assessment comprises of you discussing two texts from the module - you may bring in hand-written notes but no electronic devices. The assessment is not a presentation: rather it is a conversation about the texts you have chosen. The examiner will ask questions about your chosen texts and invite you to summarise their ideas. You can focus on one or more of the following: form, argument, rhythms, sound, historical/philosophical/theological context. You will not need to discuss all of these elements, and you will guide the conversation. Guidance and practice assessments will be offered prior to the assessment.