2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HIST5465M Dissertation (Medieval History)

30 creditsClass Size: 14

Module manager: Dr Emilia Jamroziak
Email: e.m.jamroziak@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Co-requisites

MEDV5010M	Medieval Latin
MEDV5110M	Research Methods/Bibliography
MEDV5120M	Palaeography: Reading Medieval

Module replaces

HIST5461M (from 2013-2014)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
-acquire knowledge and understanding of a specific topic in medieval history through the use and analysis of primary and secondary materials;
- synthesise the results of such work to produce a coherent and extended piece of historical writing.
As a result of this exercise students acquire knowledge of research methods appropriate to the particular subject they have addressed. The inclusion of the compulsory skills module MEDV5120M as an element of the core training means that students will acquire research skills in semester one through a series of assessed assignments and scheduled seminar work.

Learning outcomes
This module helps to develop the following skills to advanced levels:
- clear definition a complex problem
- knowledge to locate and handle appropriate primary source material
- self-discipline to work alone on a major self-directed project
- interpretation and analysis of complex documentary-based material
- in-depth research of a topic using methods appropriate to the discipline and subject matter, and
- articulate presentation of findings in an extended written report conforming to academic norms.

Syllabus

This dissertation module consists of regular meetings with the supervisor of the project.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision Meetings	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			295.00
Total Contact hours			5.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Bibliographic research
Reading and research in primary and secondary source materials
Preparation and writing up of findings

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

One to one meetings with supervisor.
Submission of draft material.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	10,000 words to be submitted by 12.00pm on the second Monday in September at the end of 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time)	100.00
Written Work	Draft bibliography. Compulsory but not assessed.	0.00
Written Work	1,500-word extract. Compulsory but not assessed.	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 07/11/2013

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