FR2SD: Short dissertation

Module Provider:

French

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

I (Intermediate)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn and Spring

Module Convenor:

Dr A Simons

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Current from:

2005/6

Aims:
The aim of the dissertation is to provide an opportunity for students to embark upon appropriately extended research on a topic of their own choosing and to present their findings in a manner conducive to enabling an educated reader to understand the topic and the issues surrounding it.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
Students are expected to identify a suitable topic for research in the field of French Studies, bearing in mind the dissertation word-length, the extent of their existing knowledge of the subject, and the facilities for research available to them.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
They must contact a supervisor in the Department whose field of expertise covers the topic in which they are interested and obtain from that person preliminary guidance and bibliographical advice. All students will be asked to submit to the Head of Department the title of the short dissertation for formal approval.
The module consists primarily of independent study and writing but students are expected to keep their supervisor properly informed of the progress of their dissertation and to submit to him/her a detailed plan as soon as possible.

Contact hours:
By arrangement with the individual supervisor.

Assessment:
Coursework
Students submit a 5,000-word dissertation by noon on the Friday of Week 4 of the Summer Term of Part 2.
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations
Nil
Requirements for a pass
These are in accordance with the University's regulations.
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission by 1 September.