SEL3327 : Short-form Dissertation 2: English Language and Linguistics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Gabriel Martinez Vera
- Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To allow students to develop in depth a topic which may draw on but also extend material studied in one (or more) of their English Language and Linguistics modules. To foster independent thinking and develop research skills in critical thinking, writing and presentation. These aims will be achieved by students doing independent research in an English language/linguistics topic, and writing up their results in an extended essay (5000 words). In this, they will be helped by a supervisor, i.e. a member of staff with relevant expertise in the general topic area that the student is working in.
Outline Of Syllabus
2 hours of general briefing
4 hours supervision
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Two 1-hour general briefing sessions for all students taking this module |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 70:00 | 70:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 69:00 | 69:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students will consult an appropriate member of staff about topic and approach and will only be allowed to begin work on the extended study when their topic has been approved. There will be further consultation with the supervisor to check progress. The main aim of the extended study is to foster skills of independent working and to allow students to plan and complete a more extended piece of work.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 100 | 5000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
5,000 word essay: a submitted essay will demonstrate both knowledge and skills outcome.
Reading Lists
Timetable
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