Module Details

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Title DISSERTATION (LITERATURE)
Code ENGL602
Coordinator Dr AP Broadhead
English
A.Broadhead@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 60

Aims

The aim of the dissertation will be to produce a coherent argument on an appropriate topic, supported by appropriate evidence and presented with proper documentation, including a bibliography.

The dissertation will be the result of systematic study and should show some awareness of the existing state of scholarly/critical knowledge and opinion in the field.

The student will build on skills developed in the Research Skills module and on the lessons of the preliminary research or feasibility study undertaken for the Dissertation Project module (ENGL603).


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) By the end of the module students should be able to apply appropriate writing and presentation skills over a sustained piece of work.

(LO2) Over the course of the module students should acquire knowledge of current state of research appropriate to their chosen project and the ability to work independently at a level appropriate to postgraduate study.

(LO3) By the end of the module students should have demonstrated an ability to investigate their chosen topic in some depth, drawing as appropriate on relevant published research and criticism, and constructing an original argument to arrive at explicitly justified interpretations and conclusions.

(S1) Personal attributes and qualities - Initiative

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S4) Research skills - All Information skills

(S5) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning


Syllabus

 

As this is a piece of individual work, there is no fixed syllabus, but the range and variety of work covered is normally agreed in consultation with supervisor.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method:
Tutorial
Description:
Individual consultation sessions with designated supervisor.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     8

      8
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 592
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1. This assessment takes place in the Summer. Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes  15000- words    100       

Recommended Texts

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