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Research Extension in Stories of Power - 40N0109

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  • Department: English and Related Literature
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Terry Hathaway
  • 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 related module 'Stories of Power' by 5,000 words, this module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial (dissertation length) piece of independent research in political economy.

Related modules

Pre-requisite modules

  • None

Co-requisite modules

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2023-24

Module aims

The REM should be based on the topics of Stories of Power, or an area that interests you in political economy more broadly. It allows you a deep dive into an area of your interest.

Module learning outcomes

In addition to the learning outcomes of Stories of Power, you should be able to

  1. Understand the challenges posed in carrying out a substantial piece of independent research
  2. Be able to use various tools to aid your independent study of political economy.
  3. Select, limit and question a particular topic of your own choice related to the module themes.

Assessment

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

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

None

Module feedback

Formative: During the teaching period, you will write a draft version of your essay upon which you will receive written comments within 2 weeks of submission. You will also have a one-to-one tutorial with their tutor regarding their feedback. The purpose of feedback is to inform your future work; it is provided in a pedagogical spirit, and the NSC also offers you help in learning from your feedback.

You will receive written feedback on summative assessments within twenty days of submission.

Indicative reading

A week-by-week reading list is provided at the start of the course, and a larger annotated bibliography will be available for research essays. The best book for the foundational weeks of the course, and for getting a sense of the approach of the course, is H.J. Chang, Economics: The User's Guide.


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.