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Research Extension in Race Relations in Britain (Bachelor Oppgave) - 40N0106

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  • Department: English and Related Literature
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Meg Roughley
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module summary

By expanding the word limit of the assessment demanded for the other module (Race Relations in Britain) by 5,000 words, it will give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial (dissertation length) piece of independent research in this field.

This module is for students at the Norwegian Study Centre only.

Related modules

Pre-requisite modules

  • None

Co-requisite modules

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 1 2023-24

Module aims

By expanding the word limit of the assessment demanded for the related module (Race Relations in Britain) by 5,000 words, it will give you the opportunity to undertake a substantial (dissertation length) piece of independent research in this field.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Design and carry out a theoretical and/or empirical study in a specialised area
  • Understand the challenges posed in carrying out a substantial piece of independent research.
  • Demonstrate an ability to critique and challenge theoretical ideas which have been proposed.
  • Demonstrate progress towards the ability to synthesise and to present complex ideas with clarity.
  • Have improved their ability to use evidence to support arguments.
  • Select, limit and question a particular topic.
  • Demonstrate skills in presenting their thesis.

They should also have:

  • Improved their abilities to read and write academic English.
  • Learnt to find and use appropriate library and internet resources.

Module content

Transferable skills developed in this module

All modules provide an opportunity to work on general oral/written communication skills (in class and in assessments) and general self management (organising your studies), alongside the subject-specific skills that the module teaches.

In addition, this module will allow students to particularly develop skills in creativity and innovation: in this module students will design and implement their own small-scale research project, writing it up according to the norms of academic publishing. In bringing the study to completion they will also demonstrate particularly high levels of self management.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
5000 Word Essay		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

None

Module feedback

Students will receive feedback on their essay proposal and drafts (formative element) in the individual tutorials and via written comments on the work itself within two weeks of submission.

Summative feedback will be in the form of grades in the course transcript and via a completed ‘visiting student evaluation form’. Grades and evaluation forms will be determined/completed within 6 weeks of the deadline.

Indicative reading

  • Alibhai-Brown, Yasmin. Mixed Feelings: the complex lives of mixed-race Britons. London : Women's press, 2001.
  • Goulbourne, Harry. Race relations in Britain since 1945. Social History in Perspective series. Gen. Ed. Jeremy Black. London : MacMillan. 1998.
  • Modood, Tariq & Richard Berthoud et al eds. Ethnic minorities in Britain : diversity and disadvantage. London : Policy Studies Institute, 1997.
  • Phillips, Mike & Trevor Phillips. Windrush: the irresistible rise of multi-racial Britain . London : Harpercollins, 1999.
  • Visram, Rozina. Asians in Britain : 400 years of history. London : Pluto Press, 2002.


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.