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Module Code - Title:

EH6003 - DISSERTATION (MA IN ENGLISH)

Year Last Offered:

2024/5

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

3

Lab

0

Tutorial

0

Other

3

Private

44

Credits

30

Grading Type:

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

Students write a dissertation of circa 15,000 words in a relevant area which reflects the conceptual, theoretical and methodological skills acquired through the Masters programme in English and which displays the ability to use these convincingly.

Syllabus:

N/A

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of relevant literature and current research; display an abililty to apply conceptual and theoretical frameworks; and demonstrate a clear grasp of methodological tools necessary to undertake an MA dissertation.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

N/A

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

This is a non-contact module. Students work individually under the guidance of an assigned research supervisor.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Summer

Module Leader:

Patricia.Moran@ul.ie