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Module Title LM Special Study - Spring
SchoolPhil, Theology and Religion
Department Theology and Religion
Module Code 09 36098
Module Lead Dr Jagbir Jhutti-Johal and Dr Katherine E Brown
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Project supervision-10 hours
Guided independent study-190 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This is intended as an opportunity for postgraduate students to engage in a specific, limited research project within an area of research agreed with the tutor. Projects may be determined by the tutor (led by their research interests) or proposed independently by students, subject to approval by the module tutor and the availability of resources.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Analyse a specific research topic in depth;
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of, and critical engagement with, current research on that topic;
  • Identify and evaluate the main theoretical and methodological issues related to a specific research topic;
  • Organise and present research work in an independent fashion according to scholarly conventions;
  • Critically evaluate one's own research.
Assessment 36098-01 : Option 1: 4500 word essay : Coursework (100%)
36098-02 : Option 2: 2 Essays : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
1 x 4,500 word Essay (100%) OR;
1 x 3,000 word Essay (70%) AND 1 x 1,500 word Research Project Reflection (30%).

Reassessment:
Same as above.
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