ENG6174 - Professional Portfolio (subject to approval)

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Define a literary or text-based research topic suitable for an 8,000-word dissertation.
Demonstrate understanding and appropriate research skills in handling a range of primary and secondary material relevant to the topic.
Demonstrate awareness of relevant contexts, both socio-cultural and theoretical, for the topic.
Produce a piece of coherently argued writing, supported by appropriate scholarly apparatus, making a valid contribution to critical debate on the topic

Content:

Students will define a topic of their choice, in consultation with an appointed member of staff; formulate a proposal; conduct a detailed investigation of the topic, under the supervision of the appointed member of staff; and complete a dissertation on the topic, appropriately presented and supported by scholarly apparatus.

The student has an opportunity to develop a specialist study of the works of a particular writer, or to examine a group of related writings.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The bulk of this module is guided independent study, where the student undertakes research and drafts the report. Individual supervision takes place in face-to-face meetings and e-mail communication, and will include detailed feedback on draft material.

The workshops include tutor input and question-and-answer sessions. Topics will often relate to one of the taught courses at Level 5 or 6.

Workshops
Hours: 3
Intended Group size: 15

Individual supervision
Hours: 6
Intended Group Size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 391

Assessment:

001 Dissertation; 8,000 words; End of Semester Two 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Dr Jane De Gay
Level - 6
Credit Value - 40
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL

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