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Dissertation in Linguistics - LAN00013M
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 80 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Term 2022-23 to Summer Vacation 2022-23 |
Module aims
To provide students with an opportunity to carry out an independent piece of research in an area of linguistics, typically applying linguistic theory to original data
Module learning outcomes
Subject content
- Ability to work with current theoretical and research-based knowledge in one area of linguistics
- Able to apply techniques and methodologies as appropriate
- Awareness of any ethical issues in working with linguistic data
- Depth of understanding in one area of linguistics
- Demonstration of awareness of current issues in one area of linguistics
- Demonstration of independent research skills
Academic and graduate skills
- Ability to work autonomously, and identify own development needs
- Undertake research tasks with minimum guidance
- Engage confidently in academic communication
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Module feedback
Regular feedback on progress, research design and written work in supervision
Feedback on the dissertation within six weeks of submission (generally within 3-4 weeks)
Indicative reading
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