ENG40040 Irish Literature and Culture Dissertation

Academic Year 2021/2022

The subject of the dissertation is decided by the student in consultation with a supervisor. It is an opportunity to research a topic of particular interest, resulting in written work of approximately 15,000 words.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
demonstrate the capacity to study independently and to produce an extended piece of written work
demonstrate research and organisation skills, and sustained facility in analysis, expression and argument
demonstrate self-motivation, and appropriate intelligent interaction with materials

Indicative Module Content:

Key topics will be decided in consultation with a supervisor

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

600
Total

600
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Agreed research tasks; drafting and editing 
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: 15000 word dissertation Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
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
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on thesis proposal and drafts available in advance of submission; feedback on complete thesis available post-assessment

Name Role
Dr Catríona Clutterbuck Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Luca Crispi Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Anne Fogarty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Margaret Kelleher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Cormac O'Brien Lecturer / Co-Lecturer