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Dissertation MA Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (Modern Languages)

Overview

  • Credit value: 60 credits at Level 7
  • Convenor: Dr Ann Lewis
  • Tutors: all teaching staff in the department
  • Assessment: a 10-minute presentation (0%) and 15,000-word dissertation (100%)

Module description

This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisor. It will allow you to develop in depth your ideas on a topic of your choice, related to your field of study. You will practise key postgraduate research skills such as researching a topic, including engaging with appropriate resources, developing an argument and formulating it coherently, critical thinking and analysis and in-depth engagement with cultural artefacts or other sources.

Indicative syllabus

  • Choosing your dissertation topic
  • Writing an annotated bibliography
  • Developing your project
  • Taking and giving feedback
  • Presentation of dissertation project

Learning objectives

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • develop a project through independent research, including engaging with appropriate resources
  • develop an argument and formulate it coherently
  • demonstrate skills of critical thinking and analysis
  • engage in depth with cultural artefacts and other sources.