Dissertation: Welsh and Celtic Studies

Cod y Modiwl: WEM0460
Teitl y Modiwl: Dissertation: Welsh and Celtic Studies
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 3
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: To Be Arranged
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Bleddyn Huws; Dr Eurig Salisbury; Dr Cathryn Charnell-White; Dr Rhianedd Jewell

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Dissertation: 15,000 words	100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Dissertation: 15,000 words	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Employ advanced research skills in the analysis and critical evaluation of both primary and secondary material in relation to the agreed area of study.
2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding in relation to the agreed area of study.
3. Demonstrate advanced technical skills relating to Welsh and Celtic Studies subject area.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module involves researching and presenting the MA dissertation, a piece of independent research of up to 15,000 words, supervised by a designated member of staff.

Cynnwys

The dissertation is an opportunity for students to research and present a piece of independent research on contemporary, historical, linguistic, or theoretic aspects of Welsh and Celtic Studies. Students will develop their project, appropriate research questions, and a work program with a member of staff with expertise in their chosen area.

This module will include 4 x 1 hour sessions in research training: good research practice, identifying and using primary and secondary sources, time management, writing and structuring a dissertation. Our Subject Librarian will contribute to one of these hourly sessions and will also be available to support students in the planning and research of their dissertations.

After identifying a suitable research topic in collaboration with a supervisor, students will have regular, fortnightly meetings with their supervisor. Students will also be required to attend Research Seminars in the Department throughout the academic year.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	By demonstrating the ability to present a coherent argument in a piece of historical writing to an accepted academic standard, possibly including complex theories which need to be conveyed effectively to the reader.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Planning and time management of a project.
Datrys Problemau	By developing appropriate skills in terms of locating materials and organising research findings systematically and effectively. By identifying problematic issues and determining ways of addressing these within the dissertation and its organization.
Gwaith Tim	Students will coordinate and work with a designated supervisor.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Development of skills such as managing workload, effective time management, and undertaking independent research. By setting realistic targets and planning how best to meet them; by engaging in critical reflection on the work; by responding positively to constructive criticism; by monitoring one’s own progress to achieve the best result. By setting realistic targets and planning how best to meet them; by engaging in critical reflection on the work; by responding positively to constructive criticism; by monitoring one’s own progress to achieve the best results. Y By demonstrating the ability to present a coherent argument in a piece of historical writing to an accepted academic standard, possibly including complex theories which need to be conveyed effectively to the reader.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	The ability to plan and complete a substantial research project on an aspect of in Welsh and / or Celtic Studies, demonstrating masters’ level skills in locating and analyzing a body of material in terms of primary and secondary sources and presenting independent research in written for appropriate to an academic audience.
Sgiliau ymchwil	By locating and evaluating a range of primary and secondary sources of relevance to the dissertation topic and making appropriate use of these to construct and present a sustained argument.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	By making appropriate use of various finding aids, online resources and various software packages, depending on the needs of the research project.

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