Modiwl LXM-4028:
Postgraduate Portfolio S2
Postgraduate Portfolio S2 2023-24
LXM-4028
2023-24
School Of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Helena Miguelez-Carballeira
Overview
This module is designed to enable to postgraduate to pursue advanced level of research through sustained pieces of writing on a research area to be determined by student and tutor. This module offers the opportunity for the postgraduate to submit a portfolio of work of independent research (guided by tutorial supervision) addressing an enquiry which might not be on offer within the existing range of core and optional postgraduate modules within the existing menu in the home CAH School. The intellectual format of the portfolio will be agreed by tutor and student and will present an ideal outlet in which to demonstrate the student¿s scholarly practices: the ability to construct carefully researched and organised piece(s) of writing; the ability to abide by scholarly practices of notation and referencing; the ability to engage at an advanced level with critical approaches to the chosen field of enquiry; the ability to formulate argumentation at an advanced level.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -C- - C+:Some evidence of substantial and pertinent reading, though with a limited understanding and appreciation. A limited understanding of the implications of some of the concerns of the chosen field of enquiry.
-good -B- - B+:Some evidence of substantial and pertinent reading, with a sound understanding and appreciation. A good understanding of the implications of many of the concerns of the chosen field of enquiry.
-excellent -A- - A+: Sophisticated and substantial understanding and appreciation of a substantial body of research. Complex and sophisticated appreciation of most of the concerns of the chosen field of enquiry.
Learning Outcomes
- Consider differing critical attitudes to the chosen field of enquiry.
- Show an awareness of the interrelationships of text, context, authorship and textual transmission, where appropriate.
- Understand and discuss at an advanced level and in a sustained manner aspects of the chosen field of enquiry.
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Weighting
100%