Last modified: 19 Aug 2024 12:46
The dissertation project is a key component of the MLitt programme. Students complete a significant piece of independent research under the supervision of a specialist in a relevant area.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Each candidate will be required to research and write a 15,000 word dissertation on a comparative literary topic, drawing on skills and knowledge developed during the first two semesters of the programme. This is an opportunity to undertake a significant piece of independent research with the guidance of a supervisor.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 90 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 4 | Feedback Weeks | 7 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 15,000 Written feedback will be provided |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Synthesize knowledge and skills gained in comparative literary studies and apply these to an in-depth study |
| Procedural | Create | Manage and complete a major project within a given time frame |
| Procedural | Create | Communicate research findings effectively in an extended piece of scholarly writing, demonstrated in the final thesis |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 46 | Feedback Weeks | 47 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 1,000 Written and/or oral feedback will be provided |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | Plan and propose a significant piece of independent research |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback will be provided |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Synthesize knowledge and skills gained in comparative literary studies and apply these to an in-depth study |
| Procedural | Create | Plan and propose a significant piece of independent research |
| Procedural | Create | Manage and complete a major project within a given time frame |
| Procedural | Create | Communicate research findings effectively in an extended piece of scholarly writing, demonstrated in the final thesis |
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