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EZ333: Dissertation

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	EZ333
Module Tutor	Arran Stibbe
School	Humanities
CAT Points	30
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass 30 credits from any levels matching EZ2
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	The dissertation is a piece of work independently conceived and produced by the student, with a maximum length of 10,000 words. The dissertation is weighted as a double module, and should involve around 300 hours of work. Students therefore have the chance to study a topic of their own choice over the whole of the academic year.
Indicative Syllabus	Each student may expect up to seven-and-a-half hours of supervision throughout the whole course of the dissertation. The nature of the supervision varies widely according to the kind of project undertaken and the student's habits of work, but most supervisors will expect to see students regularly and see evidence of their progress. It is common practice to submit parts of the dissertation in draft for the supervisor's comments, and such materials often give the best basis for subsequent discussion. Although supervisors will often give advice on reading, the responsibility for drawing up a bibliography rests with the student.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding Normally, the dissertation will be related to one or more of the modules studied in English Language. Alternatively, a case may be made for pursuing an area not directly covered by the Field if it is felt that adequate supervision is available. In some circumstances, a student may wish to explore an area which requires the use of interdisciplinary resources and methodologies and this would be encouraged. ii. Skills The dissertation is designed to enable students to work independently on an approved project of their choice. It is seen as testing the student's ability to deploy relevant concepts and methods, make use of primary resources, develop and/or challenge ideas presented during their programme, handle complex and contradictory arguments in a rigorous manner, and bring skills of analysis and synthesis to bear.
Learning and Teaching Activities	Tutors introduce students to dissertation study and guide them in matters of research, presentation and resources. Teaching is mostly through close supervision in tutorials.
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 100% Coursework: Dissertation: 8000-10000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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