40 – 49% Some correlation with the requirements of the assessment but there is a Basic understanding of the subject but addressing a limited range of Largely descriptive or narrative, with little evidence A basic argument is evident, but mainly supported by assertion and there may be a lack of clarity and

50 – 59% Some attempt to address the requirements of the assessment: may drift away from this in less focused passages Adequate knowledge of a fair range of relevant material, with intermittent evidence of an appreciation of its significance Some analytical treatment, but may be prone to description, or to narrative, which lacks clear analytical purpose

70 – 75% The work examined is excellent and is evidence of comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. There is also excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that level are satisfied At this level it is expected that the work will be excellent in the majority of the categories cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.

76-85% The work examined is outstanding and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. There is also excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that level are fully satisfied. At this level it is expected that the work will be outstanding in the majority of the category as cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.

86 – 100% The work examined is exemplary and provides clear evidence of a complete grasp of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. There is also ample excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are fully satisfied. At this level it is expected that the work will be exemplary in all the categories cited above. It will demonstrate a particularly compelling evaluation, originality, and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.

Presentation You must use Times New Roman point 12 and double line space your essays. Never underestimate the difference good presentation makes and always proof read your essay. You will be marked in accordance to the University of Sunderland assessment criteria attached below. The assessment criteria covers; Relevance, Knowledge, Analysis, Argument and Structure, Critical Evaluation, Presentation, Reference to Literature.

100% of the marks for this module are allocated on the basis of a written assignment. Some of the activities organised in class involve you working in groups to develop skills and knowledge that feed into the assignment. In addition, you are encouraged to visit the site that the assignment is based on and you are free to do this in groups. You may also find it helpful to discuss the themes involved in the assignment in groups. However, the final written assignment is an individual piece of work and you must write it individually.