Postgraduate Course: Dissertation: MSc in Applied Linguistics (LASC11036)
Course Outline
School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
60 |
Home subject area |
Language Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The dissertation is a supervised piece of empirical research on a specific topic in Applied Linguistics of 15,000 words. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Applied Linguistics (LASC10040)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
Regular supervision from May to September |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Skills in managing a relatively long project
- In-depth knowledge of a specific area of Applied Linguistics
- Identification and formulation of relevant and researchable questions
- Skills in data collection and analysis
- Written communication skills |
Assessment Information
15,000 word dissertation. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Joseph Gafaranga
Tel: (0131 6)50 3496
Email: josephg@ling.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 6:13 am
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