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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Sexuality Studies Dissertation
Module Code LC552A
School 14
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Jean-Philippe Imbert
Semester 2: Heinz Lechleiter
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 30
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is to enable students to undertake independent research and present findings in a coherent way. Students will present an MA dissertation according to the highest standards of academic writing.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify an original topic in the field of Sexuality Studies
2. Present a relevant Sexuality Studies theoretical framework
3. Select and apply a specific Sexuality Studies methodology to the subject of their research
4. Construct an interpretation of selected Sexuality Studies material by way of analysis
5. Develop a sustained argument cognently and coherently in written form
6. Employ bibliographic skills appropriate to Sexuality Studies discourse



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Assignment198Writing the thesis
Seminars4literature review
Independent learning90preparatory research
Seminars4methodology
Seminars4research ethics
Group work10developing ideas
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)10supervision meetings
Library130reading
Total Workload: 450

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
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
  • Patrick Dunleavy: 2003, Authoring a PhD, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, 1403905843
  • M. A. R. I. L. Y. N. SIMON,: 0, Dissertation And Scholarly Research: Recipes for Success, 0757525016
  • Raymond L. Calabrese: 2006, The elements of an effective dissertation and thesis, Rowman & Littlefield Education, Lanham, Md., 1578863511
  • James E. Mauch, Namgi Park: 2003, Guide to the successful thesis and dissertation, M. Dekker, New York, 0824742885
  • Brian Paltridge and Sue Starfield: 0, Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language, 0415371732
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MASSMA in Sexuality Studies
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