AMS-30036: Dissertation in American Studies

To enable students to apply theoretical, methodological, and practical approaches from one or more of the component disciplines of American Studies.

To enable students to research, plan, and write a substantial piece of independent work.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Undertake extensive independent research. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Produce an extended piece of argument and analysis in one or more of the component disciplines of American Studies. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Utilize theoretical, methodological and practical skills in one or more component disciplines of American Studies. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Manage time effectively, submitting draft materials to time. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Produce written work to an advanced undergraduate level of scholarship and presentation. will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

Lectures, group and individual meetings with supervisor: 10 hours
Research: 200 hours
Writing and preparation for submission: 90 hours

Description of Module Assessment

01: Dissertation weighted 100%

A 10,000 - 12,000-word Dissertation
A piece of independently researched and individually supervised work produced as the culmination of the degree programme to an advanced standard of scholarship and presentation.

02: Coursework

A formative piece of writing on which written feedback will be provided.
Students submit a 2,000 word piece of work (plus or minus 10%) which may take a variety of forms (draft chapter, annotated bibliography, detailed plan) depending on student need (to be agreed with supervisor). The work is submitted shortly before the start of the second semester and students receive detailed written as well as verbal feedback.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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