Postgraduate Course: MSc East Asian Studies Dissertation (ASST11126)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The dissertation gives students the opportunity to carry out independent research on a single topic relating to East Asian Studies for an extended period, during which students are expected to show independence in managing their research, writing, and liaison with their supervisor.
The dissertation will be 15,000 words in length (excluding bibliography). |
| Course description |
The dissertation is an independent research project, based on self-directed, original research and engagement with the secondary literature.
Students will be assigned a supervisor and will be expected to liaise regularly with their supervisor and submit material for comment at agreed times. Supervisors will not read and comment on full drafts of the dissertation, however they will provide feedback and advice on the subject of the dissertation, its organisation and structure, and on source material and bibliography. Supervisors may also comment on dissertation outlines, chapter plans and timetables, and individual chapters of the dissertation.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
One dissertation of 15,000 words. |
| Feedback |
Feedback on dissertation proposal as part of semester 1 core course for MSc East Asian Studies programme.
Subsequent feedback as part of students' engagement with supervisors. Students will be responsible for liaising with supervisors in a timely manner.
Supervisors will not read and comment on full drafts of the dissertation, however they will provide feedback and advice on the subject of the dissertation, its organisation and structure, and on source material and bibliography. Supervisors may also comment on dissertation outlines, chapter plans and timetables, and individual chapters of the dissertation. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Formulate a research question
- Identify appropriate research methods and/or approaches and incorporate these into a coherent research plan
- Undertake sustained independent research in the field of Asian Studies
- Engage critically and analytically with the relevant primary and secondary literature in the field of their specialist interest
- Present written work in a manner consistent with academic standards and conventions
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Time management
Advanced research skills
Identification of relevant information through library resources
Ability to work independently
Critical and reflective thought
Effective communication
Identify and develop a research question
Plan and conduct research according to appropriate academic and ethical standards |
| Keywords | Dissertation,independent research,East Asia |
Contacts
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Course secretary | |
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