Module Descriptors
MA DISSERTATION IN CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY (PART-TIME)
PHIL70304
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Patrick O'Connor
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Independent Study Hours:
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Coursework - 10,000 words weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Pre-requisites Dissertation Planning I
Co-requisites Dissertation Planning II
Co-requisites Dissertation Planning II
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a topic in Continental Philosophy commensurate with a Masters Dissertation. Learning, reflection, enquiry, analysis, problem solving, communication.
2. Demonstrate an ability to plan and carry out a research project through supervised independent study. Learning, enquiry, problem solving.
3. Communicate effectively through an extended piece of writing.
Communication.
2. Demonstrate an ability to plan and carry out a research project through supervised independent study. Learning, enquiry, problem solving.
3. Communicate effectively through an extended piece of writing.
Communication.
Module Additional Assessment Details
The coursework is the outcome of supervised independent research. As such, it combines all the learning outcomes indicated.
Module Indicative Content
The module will put into practice the learning achieved in Dissertation Planning I and Dissertation Planning II in preparing a piece of independent research. The topic of the research will vary from student to student but will in all cases have been approved in advance by the supervising tutor.
Module Web Descriptor
The Dissertation in Continental Philosophy is your opportunity to carry out a piece of independent research into a question of your own choosing. You will be well prepared by the time you start the module and you will have one to one support from your supervisor.
Module Learning Strategies
The module is wholly DL. Students will be assigned a supervisor who will support their work and oversee their progress. The research proposal they prepared for Dissertation Planning II will provide the basis for a schedule of work. The Journal function on Blackboard will be used as a means of communication and to record progress. There will also be a student centred discussion board for peer to peer support.
Module Texts
The texts studied will vary from student to student, but will in each case include significant texts recognized widely as primary literature in Continental Philosophy.
Module Resources
Normal access to Blackboard and the Library.