Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | RESEARCH SKILLS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE | ||
Code | ENGL699 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr U Kania English Ursula.Kania@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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• Equip MRes/MA students with the necessary research skills to make their own high-quality contribution to the field of English Language/Linguistics. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a range of relevant literature. |
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(LO2) Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills in reviewing existing research. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to present and defend a plausible and feasible research plan that also takes into account ethical issues. |
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(LO4) Students will demonstrate the ability to identify appropriate research questions (to be addressed in the dissertation/future work). |
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(LO5) Students will be able to choose appropriate research methods. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to analyse data and offer valid interpretations. |
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(S1) Students will gain problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity skills, analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions |
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(S2) Students will gain information technology skills, including the (application of) adopting, adapting and using digital devices, applications and services |
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(S3) Students will gain information literacy skills (online), incl. finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information |
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(S4) Students will gain literacy skills, including the ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning |
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(S5) Students will gain self-management skills, including a readiness to accept responsibility (i.e. leadership), flexibility, resilience, self-starting, initiative, integrity, willingness to take risks, appropriate assertiveness, time management, readiness to improve own performance based on feedback/reflective learning |
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(S6) Students will gain experience with team (group) work, including respecting others, co-operating, negotiating / persuading, awareness of interdependence with others |
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(S7) Students will gain ethical awareness |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered will typically include (in 1-2 sessions each): |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Synchronous whole-cohort sessions The majority of teaching will be delivered face to face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Research Proposal/Literature Review There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When):During the as | 0 | 60 | ||||
Review Article There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Deadline in week 8. | 0 | 40 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |