See module specification for other years:
2023-242024-25
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, either by applying linguistic theory to original data or by applying theory to previously available data from a new perspective.
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
Non-reassessable
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