| CODE | ELP5020 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Project-based Dissertation | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 30 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for English Language Proficiency | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit carries a third of the overall weighting of the MA in TESOL programme. Students may choose between this unit and a Dissertation, and if selected, it will be considered as the final 30 ECTS compulsory unit which completes the course. Students will decide on a project, plan and write up a proposal. Upon approval of the proposal from the CELP board, students will work under the supervision of one member of staff in preparation for the project. As well as individual tutoring with the supervisor, there will be 2 two-hour research seminars where students are offered support and given the opportunity to discuss their on-going project with their peers. Some projects could make part of a larger project for which the Centre for English Language Proficiency is responsible. Study-unit Aims: - To encourage students to work with a range of research methods and tools; - To guide students in designing a project and preparing its execution; - To guide students on how to execute the project based on a number of predetermined stages; - To assist students in the dissemination of their conclusions as a result of the project while adhering to strict ethical procedures and current TESOL practices in a professional manner; - To ensure that students have a sound knowledge and understanding of theory construction, and are in possession of good analytical and evaluative skills; and - To offer students the opportunity to have a more action oriented approach to the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired throughout the taught components. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify key concepts and theories relevant to the project area; - Choose from a range of research tools to assist them in both the design and evaluation of the project; - Demonstrate a broad range of reading in the chosen project area; - Demonstrate a high level of accuracy in the project design by keeping a reflective journal in which they can review their action plan at various intervals (to be decided together with the supervisor based on the project area). 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Engage critically while reviewing the existing research in the chosen area of research; - Apply knowledge, understanding and skills previously obtained in course work covered prior to the project; - Engage in critical self-reflection; - Manage various stages of the project design and its implementation. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Note: Students will compile their own list of readings according to the chosen project area. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Independent Study, Seminar and Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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