Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Creative Consultant: Dissertation by Portfolio | ||
Code | SOCI347 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr GL Ahearne Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Gemma.Ahearne@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Aims |
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This module provides the opportunity to synthesise, consolidate and apply skills and knowledge developed over students’ programmes and produce an enquiry-led portfolio to evidence a range of transferrable skills. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to pursue a desk-top research project to completion. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to communicate their findings clearly to different kinds of audiences using a choice of communication tools. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness ethical issues and the context of their research topic. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to reflect on their learning and the strengths and limitations of the project. |
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(S1) Competence retrieving, synthesising and evaluating a range of literature and secondary sources. |
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(S2) Organisational skills and project management |
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(S3) Communication skills – written and verbal |
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(S4) Flexibility and adaptability |
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(S5) Ethical awareness |
Syllabus |
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Generic guidance will be provided via lectures – either in person (safety permitting) or asynchronous recordings – to provide a framework for the Final Year Project. They will be supplemented by subject specific guidance provided by academic staff supervising groups of students according to their specialism. 1. Where to begin? Reflecting on prior learning and scoping the project Students will be supported with 6 hours of group supervision and encouraged to work collaboratively with others in their scheduled group work. The group supervision sessions will centre on the subject matter of students’ chosen topic and will be student-led and will vary as a consequence. Example sessions include: 1. Defining the objectives of the research The materials students share as a group will be documented in the portfolio. Students will receive formative feedback during the group sessions from their supervisors and peers and also through digital means such as comments on their group collaborative notes on Canvas. Students will also be encouraged to make use of the module leader's office hours for additional support where necessary. The module leader will use tools such as online discussion boards to provide ongoing support. Students will be guided through completing a research project and given the tools to choose a mode of dissemination for their findings. A template for the portfolio and guidance on how to put it together will be provided. Students will be provided with a digi tal module guide and a work book to guide their project. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1: Scheduled Directed Student Hours: Description: Attendance Recorded: Scheduled Direct Student Hours: Description: Attendance Recorded: Teaching Method 3: Scheduled Direct Student Hours: Description: Attendance Recorded: Teaching Method 4: Scheduled-direct student hours: Description: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
5 |
6 |
4 12 |
27 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 5
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60 mins X 1 totaling 6
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240 mins X 1 totaling 4
60 mins X 1 totaling 12 |
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Private Study | 273 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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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 |
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Portfolio Reassessment Opportunity: Standard UOL Penalty for Late Submission: Yes UOL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: No. The presentation of findings would be impossible to complete anony | 8000-10000 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |