| Module Title |
Dissertation Module |
| Module Code |
LIT1042 (ITS: EL506) |
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Faculty |
English |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
30 |
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Description
This module enables students to draw upon all of the knowledge and skills that they have developed so far, and to conduct original research on an aspect/area of children’s and/or YA literature commensurate with their interests. Students are guided throughout the year by a supervisor, and are also afforded the opportunity to present papers based on their work at research seminars.
Students submit a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation based on their research at the end of the second semester.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an ability to identify possible areas of research.
2. Articulate research questions clearly.
3. Identify primary and secondary sources that will facilitate their research.
4. Synthesise and evaluate the information and arguments drawn from such sources.
5. Select a research methodology appropriate to a given research question.
6. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of conceptualizing and structuring theses (focussing discussion and argument).
7. Present research in an appropriate academic style, manifesting a clear appreciation of the importance of presentation, referencing, and scholarly values.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Seminars | 8 | Supervision Sessions: Students are required to have a minimum of 4 meetings per semester with their supervisor | | Seminars | 4 | Dissertation seminars: Students are required to attend dissertation workshops | | Class Presentation | 4 | Research Seminars: Students are required to attend seminars that facilitate the delivery of research papers by fellow students | | Seminars | 3 | Guest Speakers: Students are required to attend seminars given by guest speakers who are experts in a particular area of children’s and/or YA literature | | Independent Study | 431 | Independent Research and Writing |
| Total Workload: 450 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11681 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Jennifer Mooney | Module Teacher | Gearoid O'Flaherty, James Shanahan, Keith O'Sullivan, Kit Fryatt, Lucy Stone, Michael Hinds |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Extended Essay / Dissertation | Students submit a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation based on their research at the end of the second semester. | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
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