Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module LING3181: DISSERTATION
Department: LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE
LING3181: DISSERTATION
| Type | Tied | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | QQ13 |
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| Tied to | QQC3 |
| Tied to | QRV0 |
| Tied to | QT19 |
| Tied to | T2Q1 |
Prerequisites
- Any two Level 2 modules in Linguistics.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To enable the student to undertake a longer piece of research than would be possible in any other module, and to teach the skills of research and linguistic argumentation and developing written style.
Content
- Dissertation in English Language/Linguistics.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
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Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| Informal meetings with dissertation supervisor | 6 | As required | 1 hour | 6 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 194 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Dissertation | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| 8000 word dissertation | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Written outline and defence of dissertation proposal; draft chapters to be discussed with dissertation supervisor
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University