2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SLSP5145M Dissertation (Social and Political Thought)

60 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Dr Mark Davis
Email: m.e.davis@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Sep View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On successful completion of this module students will have demonstrated:

- their ability to develop and carry through to completion an in-depth analysis focussed on a specific topic relevant to the sociological analysis of international social transformation;
- their capacity to work independently, selecting and using appropriate research methods and/or deploying appropriate advanced theoretical concepts;
- their ability to relate an in-depth study to current broader debates and concerns in the advanced sociological study of international social transformation;
- their skills in written communication and organisation within a lengthy format.

Learning outcomes
Successful completion of this module will provide students with knowledge of:

- advanced critical thinking and analytical techniques relevant to the sociological study of international social transformation;
- current debates in their chosen area of study;
- independent learning skills and self-management, as necessary for the undertaking of a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry or an area of professional practice.

Skills outcomes
- self-directed learning and effective decision-making across a range of different research interests and within complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning skills and self-management, advanced communication skills - written, oral and C&IT - as well as developed presentation skills;
- analytical skills and Critical Thinking, including the evaluation of their own achievement in relation to identified learning outcomes, as well as the achievements of others;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- critically to engage in the development of professional / disciplinary boundaries and norms.

Syllabus

Each candidate will follow a unique tailored programme of training and research planned in consultation with a member of staff drawn from the department's MA/PhD supervisory panel. An initial task is to ensure familiarity with contemporary concerns relevant to the likely selected dissertation topic.

Supervisors and students may build here on the coverage provided in Semester One modules. Guidance on appropriate readings is specific to individual candidates. Students submit an outline plan, setting their dissertation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Tutorial	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			594.00
Total Contact hours			6.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Private study

Preparation for writing, conducting research and writing up 594 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress will be monitored at regular supervisory meetings.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	1 x 12,000 words	100.00
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: 14/09/2016

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