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Dissertation in Linguistics - LAN00013M

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  • Department: Language and Linguistic Science
  • Credit value: 80 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
    • See module specification for other years: 2022-23
  • Notes: This is an independent study module

Module will run

None

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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