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WT333: Dissertation
Module Title | Dissertation |
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Module Code | WT333 |
Module Tutor | Martin Randall |
School | Humanities |
CAT Points | 30 |
Level of Study | 6 |
Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass 60 credits from {WT200, WT201, WT202, WT203} |
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 is therefore reckoned to 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 7.5 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 Studies. 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 actively encouraged.
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Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: 2.5% (introductory lectures, tutorials) Student private study: 97.5% |
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. |