Postgraduate Course: Dissertation Proposal (Theoretical Linguistics) (LASC11070)
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 |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Language Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course provides training in the writing of research proposals, specifically geared to the preparation of a proposal for a master's dissertation. The course is constructed around a programme of guided reading and includes the preparation of an annotated bibliography, a short literature review and the dissertation proposal itself. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The student will know the basic requirements for writing research proposals; will have developed bibliographic and review skills; and have laid the foundation for their master's dissertation. |
Assessment Information
| One proposal of 4,000 words |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Patrick Honeybone
Tel: (0131 6)51 1838
Email: patrick.honeybone@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk |
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