American Studies Dissertation (T7053)
American Studies Dissertation
Module T7053
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The dissertation module offers you dedicated time to work on an extended research project of your own design on any aspect of American Studies. Weekly meetings will support you through the process of choosing a subject, devising research questions, identifying key debates in American Studies, developing your own thesis and undertaking the sustained research necessary to demonstrate your knowledge of the topic. You will benefit from peer and supervisor guidance but the self-discipline, time-management and organisation required to complete the dissertation will be your responsibility. You will also present your topic to your peers as part of the development process.
Module learning outcomes
Identify an area of interest suitable for extended research and develop a research question
Show specialist knowledge of the research topic selected
Manage a project from beginning to completion
Acquire advanced research skills and techniques and deploy them in the preparation and production of a long dissertation with appropriate scholarly apparatus
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 (5 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Dissertation (6000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Wed 16:00 | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Michael Jonik
Assess convenor
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Dr Charlie Jeffries
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Dr Doug Haynes
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