ET5699 Dissertation
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Full Year
Curricular information may be subject to change
Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.
Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
60
SCQF level
SCQF level 11
Availability restrictions
only available to students on MSc TESOL distance learning programmes
Planned timetable
Not applicable
Module coordinator
Ms L Thirkell
Module Staff
Various members of IE staff
Module description
This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within the field of TESOL. Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of up to 15,000 words will be submitted by the stated dissertation deadline in August.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN 120 TAUGHT CREDITS FROM THE SUITE OF DISTANCE LEARNING MODULES
Assessment pattern
Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment
Not applicable
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
1-hour dissertation support tutorial by Skype or similar (X6 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours
6
Guided independent study hours
600
Intended learning outcomes
- demonstrate a critical understanding of a relevant area of teaching English to speakers of other languages
- critically evaluate the existing relevant research and use this to inform your own research
- articulate clear research questions and follow ethical procedures when conducting your research
- conduct your own independent research and data collection, using appropriate research methods and tools
- demonstrate the ability to analyse the data you collect and to present it in a clear and informative way
- produce an extended piece of written work, in appropriate academic style