CHN40020 Dissertation

Academic Year 2023/2024

The aims of the dissertation are to put into practice theories and concepts learned from the programme and to provide an opportunity to study a particular topic in depth. The dissertation must demonstrate evidence of data-driven, independent investigation. It will allow the prospective student to address questions raised during the teaching portion of the programme by applying the appropriate data gathering and analysis techniques. It will also demonstrate the ability to deliver project results within a strict timeframe.

The dissertation contributes 30% of the credits required for completing the course of Masters in Teaching Chinese Language and Culture (word limit: 10,000-12,000).

Students can choose a dissertation topic by identifying one or more particular issues raised in teaching Chinese language and culture to school pupils. The issues may be raised from teaching Mandarin in an English-speaking language environment and/or to a particular group of students, such as teaching Chinese pronunciation, grammar, characters, words or sentence structure. The issues may also be raised from teaching Chinese culture, which requires an in-depth understanding of the culture as well appropriate strategies, approaches and methodologies.





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Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the dissertation students should be able to define, design and deliver an academically rigorous piece of research and understand the relationships between the theoretical concepts taught in class and their application in specific situations. They should be capable of presenting evidence of a critical and holistic nature and have demonstrated a deeper understanding of their chosen subject area. They should also be able to appreciate the practical implications and constraints of a single specialist subject.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Project Supervision

30
Autonomous Student Learning

570
Total

600
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
• At the end of Trimester I, a draft project proposal is prepared.
• At the beginning of Trimester II, the project proposal is approved by academic supervisor.
• At the end of Trimester III, the dissertation is submitted.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Word limit: 10,000-12,000 Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

90
Assignment: Dissertation proposal Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Mario De Grandis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Xiaodong Li Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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