University of the West of England

MODULE SPECIFICATION

(Template Revised October 2005)

Code: UPGPPD-30-3 Title: English Dissertation Version: 2

Level: 3 UWE credit rating: 30 ECTS credit rating: 15

Module type: Project

Owning Faculty: Social Sciences and Humanities Field: English and Drama

Valid from: September 2008

Discontinued from:

Contributes towards: Awards up to BA (Hons)

Pre-requisites: UPGPDC-60-1 - Approaches to Literature and Criticism

Co-requisites: None

Excluded combinations: None

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the successful student will be able to demonstrate:

(a) An understanding of basic methods of literary research; (Component A.)

(b) Evidence of wide, relevant reading; (Component A.)

(c) The ability to work independently; (Component A.)

(d) The ability to develop, sustain and conclude an argument; (Component A.)

(e) The ability to produce written work that is clear, coherent, precise and accurate; (Component A.)

Syllabus outline:

The syllabus for this module will vary from year to year. Each year a number of topic areas will be offered which reflect the English curriculum, such as Renaissance literature, Gothic fiction or critical theory and literature. Students will be required to select their own topic in consultation with staff, and will have to provide a rationale for their title.

Teaching and learning methods:

The module will be taught through individual seminars. Group Seminars may be offered in the autumn semester to give students guidance with regard to structuring a dissertation and to enable them to discuss their plans with other students working in a similar area and to monitor progress. The Module will utilize both individual consultations and group seminars with students, as necessary.

Indicative sources:

As the student will follow a bibliography devised in consultation with the tutor based on the student’s choice of topic, an indicative reading list is not available for the proforma.

Assessment

ATTEMPT 1

First Assessment Opportunity

Component A

Description of each element Element weighting

1. Dissertation (10,000 words) 95%

2. Attendance 5%

Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is not required)

Component A

Description of each element Element weighting

1. Dissertation (10,000 words) 100%

SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT: Attendance at taught classes is required.

Specification confirmed by …………………………………………Date ……………………………

(Associate Dean/Programme Director)