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

Module Title Dissertation
Module Code LC555B
School SALIS
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Dorothy Kenny
Semester 2: Ciaran Dunne
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 30
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The objective of the dissertation is to introduce students to conducting in-depth and original research in the field of Intercultural Studies, using methodology appropriate to the topic chosen. The areas on which the students work and the methodologies used have all been introduced by the taught components of the programme. Students will work under the supervision of a named member of staff. Students will be expected to adapt research methods to their own particular topic.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify a research question within Intercultural Studies
2. Identify and use appropriate sources of information
3. Select and apply a specific methodology to the subject of their research
4. Analyse relationships within the data
5. Synthesise their findings
6. Present their research results in a clear and articulate manner



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Independent learning750Research and writing-up
Total Workload: 750

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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative list of subject areas.
Migration, integration, multiculturalism, intercultural philosophy, aesthetic representations of interculturality, ethics, the workplace, diversity in education, language and interculturalism, intercultural training..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignment15000 word dissertation prepared in accordance with academic conventions and module guidelines100%Sem 2 End
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
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Indicative Reading List
    Other Resources
    None
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    Programme or List of Programmes
    MAISMA in Intercultural Studies
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