| CODE | LIN5001 | ||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 80 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit constitutes the core of the M.A. Programme in Linguistics. Students will select a research topic which is approved by the supervisor and the Institute of Linguistics board. They will then pursue the research under supervision, culminating in a dissertation of approximately 50,000 words. Study-unit Aims To encourage students to identify scientific questions and seek answers to them through appropriate methods. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Formulate adequate research questions in the domain of Linguistics. 2. Demonstrate a complete and up to date understanding of the state of the art in their chosen research area. 3. Identify the right methodology to address them. 4. Design and execute a plan of research leading to the writing of a report. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Critically appraise existing work in the chosen area of research. 2. Identify gaps in scientific knowledge and address them through appropriate methodologies. 3. Write a clear research report. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Readings will be determined by the student in discussions with the supervisor(s), depending on the research topic. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation. However, the resit availability for the Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||
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