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THY333: Dissertation
| Module Title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Module Code | THY333 |
| Module Tutor | Adrian Long |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| 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 8,000 words. The dissertation is weighted as a double module, and is therefore reckoned to involve around 300 hours of work. Students thus have the chance to study a topic of their own choice over a whole 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 regular contact from students and to see evidence of their progress. Students will be expected to submit parts of the dissertation in draft for the supervisor's comments, since such feedback often gives 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 Students will use the dissertation as a chance to significantly deepen their knowledge and understanding of a specific area within Theology. It may be an extension of work from other modules, or — if supervision is available — work within the area of Theology dictated by the interests of the student. In some circumstances, a student may wish to explore an area which requires the use of interdisciplinary resources and methodologies and this would be actively 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 and secondary resources, utilise research skills, 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 | 300 hours: independent study supported by tutorials and online discussion. |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Dissertation: 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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