2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHIL3020 Dissertation
20 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Prof. John Divers
Email: j.divers@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
At least 80 credits in PhilosophyThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To give students the experience of pursuing a philosophical topic in depth through independent research and producing a text comparable in length and style (though not necessarily originality) to an article in a philosophical journal.Syllabus
The topic is of the student's own choosing, but is subject to the approval of the School and to the availability of an appropriately qualified supervisor.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Supervision | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
Private study hours | 197.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 3.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Research and writing: 197 hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
One draft of the dissertation, to be submitted well in advance of the deadline.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay or Dissertation | 6,000 word Dissertation submitted at the beginning of Term 3 | 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 moduleLast updated: 09/07/2010
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