IRFL30070 Seminars and Dissertation 2

Academic Year 2022/2023

Students will need a computer and internet connection to participate in this module, as the module will probably be delivered primarily online

This module will consist of a series of research seminars and small group sessions on various folklore and ethnological topics, provided by staff, visiting lecturers and/or graduate students. The module is directed towards enabling students to develop their research skills with regard to archival and printed sources, culminating in the production of an original research dissertation. Each research seminar is of approximately two hours duration and involves a lecture/presentation followed by discussion. The small group sessions will focus on research methods, sources, theories and fieldwork. Students will be encouraged to conduct their own fieldwork as part of their dissertation research, and to familiarise themselves with the resources and archives of the National Folklore Collection. It should be noted that in the academic year 2020/2021, however, access to the National Folklore Collection will probably be restricted due to ongoing issues relating to public health.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:

1. Access and navigate the principal indexes and research tools necessary for the in-depth study of Irish Folklore.
2. Assess the value of different sources for particular fields of study within the subject area.
3. Demonstrate a familiarity with the basic methodology of folkloristics, and with a variety of theoretical approaches to the subject.
4.Display a knowledge of field-work procedure and methods, including associated preparatory work and subsequent archival documentation.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

12
Seminar (or Webinar)

10
Specified Learning Activities

134
Autonomous Student Learning

144
Total

300
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Teaching in the module is geared towards the promotion of a spirit of enquiry among students and towards encouraging them to develop a reflective approach to their studies. Teaching is carried out in small-group classes and in seminars followed by group discussion. Students should note that, in the academic year 2020/21, teaching will probably be carried out primarily online. Fieldwork usually forms a part of teaching in this module, although this aspect of the module may be impacted by health restrictions in the academic year 2020-2021. The module is assessed on the basis of a dissertation written by the student on a research topic of their choice, under the guidance of a member of the teaching staff. 
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
Assignment: End-of-year 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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on their research dissertation is provided to students throughout the semester through regular consultation with teaching staff members.