The Dissertation is designed to allow students to practice and develop the art-historical skills they have learnt during their time in York.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22 |
The Dissertation is designed to allow students to practice and develop the art-historical skills they have learnt during their time in York. Students are required to produce a piece of written work that is the result of extensive research on their chosen subject, and that shows they have engaged in independent investigation and thinking. It gives students a chance to make original contributions to the understanding of a specific topic in the history of art.
The Dissertation should be an inquiry, not a report of facts, or a mere statement of opinion. The topic should produce a question, or a set of questions, that the student pursues in their writing. It is essential that the student makes a coherent argument that emerges out of, and is backed up by, the material they have researched.
The Dissertation must
The subject may arise out of, or be generally related to a module which the student has already studied, but should not duplicate topics which have been specifically covered in taught modules.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Dissertation |
N/A | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Dissertation |
N/A | 100 |
Students will receive feedback on their summative work within 20 working days.
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