| Module Title |
Research Methodologies |
| Module Code |
TRA1020 (ITS: LC521) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
SALIS |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The aim of this module is to instill in students a knowledge of the research methodologies that are commonly used in Translation Studies. Both quantitative and qualitative methods will be introduced and explained. Students will be expected to make use of what they learn in this module for all assessments and, in particular, for writing a dissertation proposal and, subsequently, for designing their dissertation research. Attention is also given to library information skills and to academic writing.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Locate and evaluate the relevance of scholarly works on research topics in Translation Studies.
2. Critically evaluate methodological approaches in published scholarly work.
3. Articulate a coherent research design that is appropriate to a specific research question.
4. Evaluate information sources and utilise advanced features of library databases.
5. Apply research design knowledge in assignments.
6. Understand the fundamentals of research ethics and integrity
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 20 | One lecture per week | | Independent Study | 45 | Reading recommended books and articles; engaging in offline tasks and content | | Assignment Completion | 25 | Working on assignment | | Independent Study | 35 | Reviewing course content asynchronously and working on assigned tasks (other than formal assignment) |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11623 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Vicent Briva Iglesias | Module Teacher | Sharon O'Brien, Sheila Castilho |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Report(s) | Locate and propose relevant articles for inclusion in second assignment; justify their selection; provide a full academic citation | 20% | Week 3 | | Assignment | Critical evaluation of methodological approaches in selected articles. | 80% | Week 12 |
| 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
Introduction to Research Methodologies in Translation Studies
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Research Ethics
Library Information Skills
Academic Writing Skills
Citing and Referencing
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- J. Williams and A. Chesterman: 2002, The map: A beginner
s guide to doing research in translation studies, St. Jerome, Manchester,
- Gabriela Saldanha and Sharon O'Brien: 2014, Research methodologies in translation studies, Routledge, 9781909485006
- D. Silverman: 2001, Interpreting Qualitative Data: Methods for analysing talk, text and interaction, Sage, London,
- S. Rasinger: 2008, Quantitative Research in Linguistics: an introduction, Continuum, London, New York,
- Mellinger, C. and T. Hanson: 2017, Quantitative research methods in translation and interpreting studies, Routledge, New York,
- Bell, J.: 2014, Doing your research project: A guide for first time researchers., OUP,
- McMillan, Kathleen & Jonathan Weyers: 2007, How to write Essays and Assignments, Pearson-Prentice-Hall, 978-0-273-71357-9
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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