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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Define a linguistic research project 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 project.
Identify and address any ethical and legal considerations related to the project.
Produce a piece of coherently argued writing, supported by appropriately presented evidence, making a valid contribution to critical debate on the topic.
Students will define a research project of their choice, in consultation with an appointed member of staff; formulate a proposal; complete the project, under the supervision of the appointed member of staff; and complete a dissertation based on the project, appropriately presented and supported by scholarly apparatus.
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: Cohort
Individual Supervision
Hours: 6
Guided independent study
Hours: 391
Further details relating to assessment
Outline proposals (consisting of a provisional title, indicative reading list and brief account of methodology) will be submitted to the School of Arts and Humanities Ethics Committee for approval. There will be no marks attached to this but the Dissertation will not be able to gain a pass mark if it is not based on a proposal approved by the Ethcs Committee.
001 Essay; 8,000 words; end of semester 2 100%
Module Coordinator - Linda Walz
Level - 6
Credit Value - 40
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL