| Unit name | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENGL30207 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gournet |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The dissertation is an essay of 6,000 words on a subject of a student's choice that has been agreed by the Unit Director. Students choosing to write a dissertation will meet regularly with an adviser for discussion of preparatory reading and research, work in progress, and drafts etc.
Aims:
This unit aims to allow a student to undertake independent research, and to write an extended essay of 6,000 words on a subject of their choice (to be agreed with the Unit Director). The dissertation aims to allow a student to develop their research, writing, and critical reading skills, and may be of particular relevance to students who are considering postgraduate study.
At the end of the unit, the successful student will be able to:
1) Demonstrate an ability to create and carry out their own well-structured research project.
2) Demonstrate advanced independent research skills.
3) Demonstrate understanding of and ability to use theory to inform research practise.
4) Communicate their ideas effectively and maturely
5) Present a persuasive and extended written argument
This unit will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching. Teaching will include lectures, practical activities, small group discussions, one-to-one consultation with the dissertation supervisor. It will promote self-directed and collaborative learning under the guidance of programme director and academic supervisor.
1 x 6000 word dissertation (100%) [ILOs 1-5]
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ENGL30207).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
