Dissertation in Linguistics - LAN00047M
Module summary
This module is the final achievement of the Masters programme. It consists in conducting a piece of independent research under supervision.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2025-26 to Summer Semester 2025-26 |
Module aims
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Ability to work with current theoretical and research-based knowledge in one area of linguistics
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Able to apply techniques and methodologies as appropriate
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Awareness of any ethical issues in working with linguistic data
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Depth of understanding in one area of linguistics
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Demonstration of awareness of current issues in one area of linguistics
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Demonstration of independent research skills
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Ability to work autonomously, and identify own development needs
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Undertake research tasks with minimum guidance
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Engage confidently in academic communication
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
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Carry out independent research with confidence
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Apply current theoretical and research-based knowledge in one area of linguistics
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Acquire and apply additional methodologies and techniques in adjacent areas if necessary
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Be aware of and articulate any ethical issues in working with linguistic data
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Demonstrate of awareness of current issues in one area of linguistics
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Work autonomously, and identify own development needs
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Undertake research tasks with minimum guidance
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Engage confidently in written academic communication
Module content
This module will be taught over the second semester and the summer vacation.
During the spring, students will formulate a proposal, and they will be assigned a supervisory panel that will help them to sharpen the proposal.
Over the course of the summer vacation student will write their dissertation.
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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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
Indicative reading
TBD