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 Academic Year: | 2018/9 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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| Assessment Summary: | DS 100% |
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| Description:
| Aims: The aim of the unit is for students to design and conduct a research project on an approved topic in Modern Languages and European Studies under supervision. Advice and further details are given in the Programme Handbooks for Modern Languages and European Studies. Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will have enhanced skills which are widely transferable in the workplace and will also be well-prepared for postgraduate study. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to: * frame and develop a research topic in humanities and social sciences * research their topic in an appropriate range of sources * conduct a sustained analysis of their topic * present that analysis in writing in a clear and cogent manner * work independently. They will also have demonstrated a critical awareness of the importance of methodology and conceptual analysis in research and writing. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, and effective communication are developed and assessed in this unit. Language skills are developed in this unit. Content: Students will choose a specific research topic and design and conduct a research project in consultation with a suitable supervisor. A formal outline must be submitted by the end of teaching in the first semester. Students will receive general advice and support throughout the year in the form of individual supervision. They will receive detailed feedback on initial plans, the outline and up to one-third of the final draft. The dissertation will be written in English. |
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PL30965 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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