Module Identifier AS31120  
Module Title AMERICAN STUDIES DISSERTATION  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Katharine E Wright  
Semester Available semesters 1 and 2  
Pre-Requisite AS10120 , AS10220  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   2-3 hrs  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Dissertation: Dissertation (10,000 words).100%
Supplementary Assessment Resubmit any failed elements and/or make good any missing elements. Where this involves re-submission of work, a new topic must be selected. 

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

1. provide evidence of their capacity for independent study and in-depth research;

2. translate their study and research into coherent, well-structured and argued written work;

3. demonstrate their ability to manage their own time and motivation.

Brief description

Dissertation of up to 10,000 words in the field of American Studies, subject to be decided by students in consultation with the Board. Available to Single Honours students only.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6