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EDM097 - English Language Education Dissertation

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EDM097-English Language Education Dissertation

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 60 [30 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Rowena Kasprowicz
Email: r.kasprowicz@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module aims to develop students’ ability to carry out a small-scale investigation under the supervision of a tutor. Students will work independently, demonstrating their ability to identify an appropriate research topic and methods to investigate this. They will practise finding up-to-date literature on the subject using the library, including online journals and e-books as appropriate for their chosen topic. The dissertation will be expected to follow a given structure, and include an introduction, literature review, methods, results and discussion and conclusion section. Students will be expected to consider ethical implications of their study and apply to the ethics committee if necessary.


Aims:


  • To research and write up a 15,000-word dissertation on a subject related to English language education that meets the assessment criteria

  • To develop an in-depth understanding of the chosen area

  • To develop an argument from a considered and well informed point of view on the topic

  • To develop and make use of your academic skills in identifying and defining a research topic, applying appropriate research techniques and, where relevant, offering practical conclusions

  • To display academic rigour in carrying out the agreed programme and in presenting your findings

  • To produce a high quality, fully referenced dissertation supported by appropriate evidence


Assessable learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:




  • Provide an introduction setting out the topic and the approach and guiding the reader as to the content of the substantive chapters to come

  • Establish a conceptual/theoretical context and provide a thorough review of the work already done in the particular field

  • Set out a presentation and analysis of the material including, if appropriate, the relevant qualitative and quantitative data

  • Put forward an appropriate generalisation of the findings leading to conclusions and implications for policy and/or practice and research

  • Define a research topic, conduct independent research, and present findings in an extended piece of written work

  • Conduct a rigorous, well-justified research study using appropriate methods to investigate their chosen topic

  • Select and apply appropriate to ols for analysing data

  • Appraise and evaluate research data against research questions

  • Engage critically with a wide body of literature and concepts

  • Exercise informed and independent critical judgment through structured and reasoned argument


Additional outcomes:

Students will have developed analytical skills and written communication skills.



Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively and fluently in writing, work independently, plan and deliver on time an individual project.


Outline content:

Introductory session focussing on identifying a research topic and developing the dissertation proposal. Much of the content will be independent work.ÌýÌý



The specialist subject skills knowledge and understanding will very much be directed by the subject of the dissertation.


Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The contact time for the dissertation consists of an introductory lecture and individual supervision. EDM102 compliments and supports students' work on their dissertation, for example, providing training in research methods.



Contact for dissertation supervision is not to exceed 10 hours. Guidelines for this contact will be elucidated in the Programme Handbook.


Contact hours:
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Lectures 3
Project Supervision 5 5
Guided independent study: 292 295
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Total hours by term 0
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Total hours for module 600

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage
Dissertation 100

Summative assessment- Examinations:
n/a

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One 15,000 word dissertation (excluding footnotes, bibliography and appendices). The topic and title is to be negotiated with the module convenor.


Formative assessment methods:

Students will show drafts of some chapters to the supervisor who will provide written and verbal feedback on these.


Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: