2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MODL5305M Research Methods and Dissertation for MAPLIS

60 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Corinne Painter
Email: C.J.Painter@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

Module replaces

MODL5300M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module brings together the theoretical and practical elements of the entire programme as students design, conduct and write their dissertations. This provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and make an original contribution to the discipline. Through this module, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create a sustained, well-structured, and methodical piece of independent research.

Objectives

This module aims to equip students with a range of generic and subject-specific research skills necessary to conduct and write up their own research at taught postgraduate level. Through a combination of lectures, practical seminars, and supervision meetings, students will gain experience in conducting research projects of an academic nature in order to prepare them to undertake further study at doctoral level or for research in a professional environment.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Design a research question relevant to the field of Intercultural Studies
2. Conduct a research project that uses suitable methodologies
3. Connect your research to relevant theoretical concepts in the field
4. Communicate research findings and construct a sustained, coherent and convincing argument


Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Time management, organisation and planning- to design and manage a project independently, set targets and priorities, work under pressure, and work towards a goal
6. Problem solving and analytical skills- the ability to take a logical approach to solving problems, understand and interpret research data
7. Creativity- the ability to generate new ideas and build on existing ones

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	4	1.00	4.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			576.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will submit a formative draft research proposal at the end of semester 1 and they will receive individual feedback. They can submit a draft chapter (1000 words) to their supervisor for feedback. They will also receive verbal feedback in their individual supervision meetings. The feedback from both the assessed research proposal and the annotated bibliography will help the students to develop their work and support their research.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Research Proposal	5.00
Assignment	Annotated Bibliography	10.00
Assignment	Dissertation	85.00
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: 21/05/2024

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