Module Details

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Title HLC RESEARCH MASTERS DISSERTATION
Code HLAC501
Coordinator Dr L Marven
Modern Languages and Cultures
L.Marven@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

To provide the guidance and support to allow the student to complete a major piece of independent study to a high standard;

To encourage the student to develop as a member of a scholarly research community through providing opportunitie to integrate within that community.


Learning Outcomes

By completing a project successfully the student will have made a contribution to scholarly research and / or methodological development in their chosen field.

The student will have gained a good understanding of the conventions of scholarly research in their area of study and be able to work appropriately within these conventions.

The student will have demonstrated a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.

 
 
 
 
 

The student will have demonstrated self-direction and originality in identifying and addressing problems and ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing a project to a high level of competency.


Syllabus

The research design and framework are developed and established through the corequisite module HLAC503/4 and the subject or discipline-specific theory module. HLAC501 provides the framework for completion of the dissertation through independent with appropriate supervisory input. Supervisors will set a timetable which includes the regular submission of written work, including, in particular, a paper for the School''s PGR conference in May and a chapter (or equivalent) which will be reviewed internally by academic staff and discussed with the student. These elements are intended to mirror the early doctoral student experience and thus encourage the integration of the student within the research community.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Supervision - One-to-one supervisory sessions provide a supportive forum in which to carry the project research work to completion. These sessions promote and encourage the student to position themselves as an independent researcher within their chosen field of study.

The exact timing and duration of supervisory sessions will be through agreement between student and supervisor(s), and in line with the School''s expectations for the supervisory arrangements in place for first year PhD students.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           30
One-to-one supervisory sessions provide a supportive forum in which to carry the project research work to completion. These sessions promote and encourage the student to position themselves as an independent researcher within their chosen field of study.
30
Timetable (if known)           The exact timing and duration of supervisory sessions will be through agreement between student and supervisor(s), and in line with the School's expectations for the supervisory arrangements in place
 
 
Private Study 1170
TOTAL HOURS 1200

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
Coursework  25,000 - 30,000 word  September   100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Extended research project which will be a contribution to knowledge in the field Notes (applying to all assessments) The assessment is a major piece of independent study. As a research project, it will be examined by an external examiner.  

Recommended Texts

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