Research Extension in Stories of Power - 40N0109
- Department: English and Related Literature
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
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Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
Module summary
By expanding the word limit of the assessment demanded for the related module 'Stories of Power' by 5,000 words, this module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial (dissertation length) piece of independent research in political economy.
Related modules
Co-requisite modules
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
| B | Semester 2 2024-25 |
Module aims
The REM should be based on the topics of Stories of Power, or an area that interests you in political economy more broadly. It allows you a deep dive into an area of your interest.
Module learning outcomes
In addition to the learning outcomes of Stories of Power, you should be able to
- Understand the challenges posed in carrying out a substantial piece of independent research
- Be able to use various tools to aid your independent study of political economy.
- Select, limit and question a particular topic of your own choice related to the module themes.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
Formative: During the teaching period, you will write a draft version of your essay upon which you will receive written comments within 2 weeks of submission. You will also have a one-to-one tutorial with their tutor regarding their feedback. The purpose of feedback is to inform your future work; it is provided in a pedagogical spirit, and the NSC also offers you help in learning from your feedback.
You will receive written feedback on summative assessments within twenty days of submission.
Indicative reading
A week-by-week reading list is provided at the start of the course, and a larger annotated bibliography will be available for research essays. The best book for the foundational weeks of the course, and for getting a sense of the approach of the course, is H.J. Chang, Economics: The User's Guide.