Postgraduate Course: MSc by Research in German Dissertation (ELCG11006)
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 MSc by Research dissertation is a piece of independent research, conducted and written over the spring and summer. |
Course description |
The aim of the dissertation is to produce a piece of independent research in the field of German Studies. The dissertation is 15,000 words in length, including footnotes but excluding the bibliography and appendices. Students will receive regular supervision 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. Two copies of the dissertation must be submitted to the Graduate School office, room 1.13, 50 George Square, by the August deadline. Students must also submit an electronic copy of their dissertation via Learn.
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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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Lecture Hours 5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
583 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Dissertation of 15,000 words to be submitted. |
Feedback |
Feedback will be given on the dissertation abstract and research proposal, and on the dissertation plans at regular intervals. |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate that they have planned and undertaken independent research guided by and contributing to the theory and knowledge in their chosen subject area
- Demonstrated a critical understanding of specialist theories, concepts and ideas in the chosen subject area
- Used a range of specialised skills, techniques and practices to produce original research and further the knowledge and understanding of the subject area
- Presented the insights obtained in a manner consistent with academic standards and conventions
- Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in relation to the research undertaken
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
Keywords | GerD |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Eleoma Bodammer
Tel: (0131 6)50 3627
Email: Eleoma.Bodammer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Alan Binnie
Tel: (0131 6)51 1822
Email: Alan.Binnie@ed.ac.uk |
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