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

Module Title Dissertation
Module Code LC566
School SALIS
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Jean-Philippe Imbert
Semester 2: Jean-Philippe Imbert
Autumn: Jean-Philippe Imbert
Module TeacherCiaran Dunne
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 toundertake 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 research topic in the field of Comparative Literature
2. Present a relevant comparative theoretical framework
3. Select and apply a specific comparative methodology to the subject of their research
4. Construct an interpretation of selected literary texts by way of analysis
5. Develop a sustained argument cogently and coherently in written form
6. Employ bibliographic skills appropriate to comparative and literary discourse



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Seminars10Attendance of workshops dedicated to preparatory research and methodology
Group work10Preparation for workshops
Independent learning time90Preparatory research
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)10Meetings with supervisor(s)
Library130Reading
Assignment200Writing of thesis
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
NA.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentDissertation100%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
  • Dunleavy, Patrick: 2003, Authoring a PhD : how to plan, draft, write, and finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation, Palgrave Macmillan,
  • Simon, Marilyn K.: 2005, Dissertation and scholarly research : recipes for success; a practical guide to start and complete your dissertation, thesis, or formal research project, Kendall/Hunt,
  • Calabrese, Raymond: 2006, The elements of an effective dissertation and thesis: a step-by-step guide to getting it right the first time, Rowman & Littlefield Education,
  • Mauch, James E. & Park, Namgi: 2003, Guide to the successful thesis and dissertation: a handbook for students and faculty, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis,
  • Paltridge, Brian & Starfield, Sue: 2007, Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language, Routledge,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MACLMA in Comparative Literature
Timetable this semester: Timetable for LC566
Date of Last Revision21-JAN-11
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