2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ARAB5005M Dissertation in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

60 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Hendrik Kraetzschmar
Email: h.kraetzschmar@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisites

MODL5024M

Principles and Practices of Research

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

As part of the MA programme students will be required to write a 12,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choice in Middle Eastern and/or Islamic Studies.

Writing a dissertation will provide students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the programme to a research project of their own choosing and to focus in-depth on a subject area of their interest.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will have demonstrated their ability to conduct independent and theory-driven research in a chosen area related to Middle Eastern/Islamic studies and to employ appropriate research methods in the design of their projects.

Skills outcomes
Ability to design and carry out independent research and apply appropriate research methods for the study of social science phenomena.

Syllabus

The syllabus for this module corresponds with the stages of the research project undertaken by the student. Typically, these include:
- Identifying research topic / problem
- Development of a project plan
- Development of hypotheses / research questions
- Literature review & secondary research
- Data collection (if part of project)
- Analysis of results
- Development of conclusions
- Suggestions for future research
- Writing up the project.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision Meetings	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			590.00
Total Contact hours			10.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Private study

This consists of the planning, research and writing up of the dissertation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored using the following methods:
- Designated feedback sessions (one per semester)
- Student questionnaires
- Personal tutee appointments
- Office hours
- Access to tutor.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	15-17,000 word dissertation to be submitted at the end of August.	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: 26/04/2017

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