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Religious Studies and Arabic
EDT303Q/101/3/2015

Tutorial letter 101/3/2015
Religion Education

EDT303Q
Semesters 1 & 2
Religious Studies & Arabic
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.

CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3

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PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ............................................................... 4

2.1

Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2

Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................... 4

3

LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................... 5

3.1

Lecturer(s) ...................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2

Department ..................................................................................................................................... 6

3.3

University ........................................................................................................................................ 6

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MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES .............................................................................................. 6

4.1

Prescribed books ............................................................................................................................ 6

4.2

Recommended books ..................................................................................................................... 7

4.3

Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) .................................................................................................. 7

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