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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 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT BY DIRECTED STUDY
Code HLAC504
Coordinator Dr T Guo
Languages, Cultures and Film
Ting.Guo@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 30

Aims

To provide a focus for students' knowledge of recent methodological and theoretical  developments in their chosen field and facilitate their acquisition of relevant subject knowledge;

To provide a framework within which to design a feasible research project;

To arrive in a position to begin a piece of independent study, with confidence, within appropriate scholarly conventions.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The student will gain the knowledge and skills needed to design a robust research project.

(LO2) The student's academic development will benefit from exploring the topic of his/her research with an acknowledged expert in the field.

(LO3) The student will be prepared to undertake a major piece of independent research.

(LO4) The student will be prepared to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - reflective practice

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification

(S5) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity

Syllabus
 

Working with a supervisor identified as a condition of entry onto the programme, the student will consolidate and acquire knowledge of recent methodological and theoretical developments acquired in the appropriate co-requisite subject-specific module. A programme of directed reading, arrived at in discussion with the supervisor, will allow for identification of a suitable research design and initial project development. Depending on the project, this may include skills acquisition and guidance on ethical approval protocols.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Supervision:
Description: One-to-one supervisory sessions provide a supportive forum in which to explore and consolidate knowledge of disciplinary-specific theories and methods and necessary subject knowledge. On the basis of a programme of reading agreed by student and supervisor, the the student will be in a position to start an independent piece of research

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           30

 30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 270
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
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		 Notes
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    50       
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    50       

Recommended Texts
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