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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title MAP Dissertation
Module Code CM572
School School of Communications
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Module TeacherFarrel Corcoran
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 30
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To prepare and write a substantial and original piece of independent academic research in the area of political communication.

Learning Outcomes
1. Show proficiency in the planning of an extended, systematically developed research project, worked upon independently, incorporaing insights gained from taught modules;
2. Demonstrate the ability to work on a research project over an extended period of time, with the guidance of a supervisor;
3. Demonstrate the ability to collect, sort and analyse insights and perspectives gleaned from a literature review;
4. Identify the ways in which a suitable research methodology must be selected and applied to individual research projects;
5. Critically analyse the most appropriate ways to integrate theoretical perspectives already acquired into the pursuit of new empirical data appropriate to the dissertation.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Seminars24Introduction to writing an academic thesis; overview of DCU thesis procedures and guidelines; class presentation on selected topic.
Seminars24Introduction to writing an academic thesis; overview of DCU thesis procedures and guidelines; class presentation on selected topic.
Lecturer supervised learning16Resarch supervision
Independent learning685Research and writing
Total Workload: 749

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)Dissertation proposal, chapter breakdown and final draft of dissertation prepared in module; dissertation submitted 1 September.100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2
Indicative Reading List
  • Deacon, D. Pickering, M. Golding, P. and Murdock, G. (eds): 2010, Researching Communications A Practical Guide to Methods in Media and Cultural Analysis, 2nd, Bloombury, London,
  • Hansen, A. Cottle, S. Negrine, R. and Newbold, C.: 2008, Mass Communication Research Methods, Palgrave Macmillan, London,
  • McQuail, D.: 2010, Mass Communication Theory, 6th, Sage, London,
  • Krippendorff, K.: 2004, Content Analysis An Introduction to its Methodology, 2nd, Sage, London,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MAPMA in Political Communication
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM572
Date of Last Revision04-FEB-11
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