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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: MUS3055 Module Title: DISSERTATION A
Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording Short Name: MUS3055
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: MARK CM Dr (Music Record)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability

All Year
Assessment Pattern
A dissertation of not more than 5,000 words - 100%

You will need to achieve a weighted aggregate mark of 40%
Module Overview
The purpose of this module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop further the skills and experience you acquired in essay-writing at level HE2.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Permission of module convenor.
Module Aims
• To enable you to engage in detail with a topic of your own choosing.
• To foster an ability to structure an extended piece of writing.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• Write an abstract.
• Research and write a detailed and precise bibliography.
• Organize and structure an extendedpiece of written work employing the appropriate research methodology.
• Explain and analyse in detail aspects of a topic chosen in consultation with the module co-ordinator.

Transferable skills:

• The ability to work independently.
• Cogent written argumentation.
• Deconstruction of problems.
Module Content
• An initial plenary session in which the purpose of the module will be outlined and advice given on planning and suitable topics.
• An initial tutorial with the module co-ordinator to determine your topic and supervisor.
• Tutorials with your supervisor.
Methods of Teaching/Learning
• Initial lecture.
• Tutorials.
• Researching and writing an extended essay.
Selected Texts/Journals
Recommended reading
To be determined in consultation with your supervisor.
Last Updated
11.04.11