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LLLC3957 Dissertation for Child and Family Studies

40 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Nathan Loynes
Email: N.Loynes@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

This module provides students with the opportunity to consolidate and apply their learning through the design and implementation of a small scale research project on a negotiated topic relating to work with children, young people and families.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module you will be able to:

-Pursue in depth a topic, issue or research question from a range of perspectives that includes theoretical frameworks drawn from relevant disciplines and cultural and global dimensions;
-Apply and evaluate theoretical models in relation to practice in the field of childhood, adolescence, family, education/care and culture through independent research and enquiry;
-Report, synthesize and critically evaluate findings in reference to appropriate theoretical frameworks in a written dissertation;
-Demonstrate critical understanding of the limitations of professional practice and of the transferability of research findings to other settings and situations;
-Demonstrate understanding of the ethical issues associated with research into children, young people and families.

Skills outcomes
-Independent research
-Presentation of data
-Analysis of data.


Syllabus

The subject of the dissertation will relevant for professional practice in relation to children, young people and families and will be negotiated between the student and supervisor.
-Opportunity to draw on ongoing work experience and to apply and test learning in the work setting.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture62.0012.00
Seminar11.001.00
Tutorial61.006.00
Private study hours381.00
Total Contact hours19.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)400.00

Private study

- 20 hours: on preparing initial proposal
- 11 hours: preparation for tutorials
- 350 hours: accessing research location, generating and analysing data, reading and writing up dissertation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Seminars and individual tutorials with tutor

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay or DissertationDissertation of 10,000 to 12,000 words100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

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

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 16:23:13

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