Dissertation (Part 1) (U01976)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01976

The course offers the opportunity to research in depth a subject that holds special interest to the student, on topics associated with either the Modern Gaelic Studies or the Medieval Celtic Studies Programme and subject to prior approval by the Subject Head. Subjects may be drawn from any pertinent subject area, always provided that staff time and expertise permit a particular choice. Possible examples are: linguistic subjects; literary criticism relating to a particular period, a specific genre, or the work of a practitioner of literature; history; folklore; media or language policy studies; and bibliographical studies or text editions.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Celtic, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 20 minutes per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
14/09/2007	12:00	13:00			Leabharlann, 19 George Square

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The aim of a dissertation is to develop and demonstrate analytical and organisational skills in a particular area, thus giving students an insight into the world of research and scholarship. A dissertation does not necessarily aim at exhaustiveness within its field or topic, nor does it need to incorporate original research, although both elements (i.e. exhaustiveness and originality) may be apparent in the completed dissertation.

Assessment Information

Literature review (40%), formal dissertation proposal(40%), presentation (20%). Alternatively, other appropriate preparatory work may be assessed instead (e.g. edition of text).