GM5199 Dissertation for German and Comparative Literature

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

At times to be arranged with the supervisor.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr T A Smith

Dr T A Smith
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Module Staff

Various

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Module description

Student dissertations will be supervised jointly by members of the teaching staff in St Andrews and in Bonn who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of not more than 18,000 words must be submitted on the last day of exams in the May Exam Diet.

Assessment pattern

Dissertation = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision.

Guided independent study hours

600

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.