Module: Dissertation

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	LC503
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sheila Castilho Monteiro De Sousa Semester 2: Sheila Castilho Monteiro De Sousa Autumn: Sheila Castilho Monteiro De Sousa
Module Teachers	Joss Moorkens Mary Phelan Sheila Castilho Monteiro De Sousa
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
12,000 word dissertation.

Description

In this module students conduct original research under the guidance of a supervisor, and report on that research in a 12,000 word dissertation.

Learning Outcomes

1. express research questions in a clear manner
2. synthesise information and arguments from a range of appropriate sources
3. select a methodology appropriate to a given research question
4. analyse selected data using well motivated conceptual tools
5. present research in an appropriate academic style and using appropriate referencing conventions

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	6	Students are required to have at least three meeting with an allocated supervisor
Tutorial	4	Students are required to attend dissertation workshops.
Independent Study	740	No Description
Total Workload: 750

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Possible Topics
Terminology, Translation Criticism, Translation Quality Assessment, Issues in Translation Theory, Translation History, Audio Visual Translation, Translation Technology, Software Localisation, Corpus Linguistics, Conference/Community Interpreting.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Extended Essay / Dissertation	12,000 word dissertation	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MTS	Master of Arts in Translation Studies
MTT	MSc in Translation Technology

Date of Last Revision

19-OCT-09

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