Dissertation in Linguistics (PLIN0049)

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Dissertation in Linguistics (PLIN0049)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 60

Restrictions: This module is the compulsory dissertation module for postgraduate Linguistics students, and not available to other students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module Content

The dissertation requires students to carry out independent research under supervision. The topic can be in any area of Linguistics, but should allow the student to draw on material that was covered in the modules taken, so that the research can achieve sufficient depth and the student can show evidence of their growing mastery of the subject area.

Teaching Delivery

Several one or two hour workshops will be arranged over the course of the academic year.

Indicative Topics

Indicative lecture topics are based on module content in 2023/24, subject to possible changes.

Students write a dissertation on a topic within the area of linguistics.

Module Aims and/or Objectives

Module aims:

- To formulate a viable research question

- To identify gaps in knowledge in the field and potential ways to fill those gaps

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Calendar Year 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Dissertations, extended projects and projects
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 54
Module leader: Dr Yasutada Sudo
Who to contact for more information: pals.lingteachingoffice@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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