Modiwl WXM-3277:
Dissertation
Ffeithiau’r Modiwl
Rhedir gan School of Arts, Culture and Language
40.000 Credydau neu 20.000 Credyd ECTS
Semester 1 a 2
Trefnydd: Prof Pwyll ap Sion
Amcanion cyffredinol
- to build on and enhance research skills acquired in Year 2
- to enhance originality and depth of thought
- to enhance skills in dealing with issues in music, drama and/or performance
- to enhance skills in the search for use of primary and secondary scholarly material
- to refine skills in argument, writing and presentation
Cynnwys cwrs
The dissertation is an independent piece of writing on a topic selected by the candidate in consultation with a member of staff and approved by the Board of Examiners. This selection and approval takes place in the summer term immediately preceding Year 3.
The dissertation should answer one (or more than one) specified research question. The work should take account of previous relevant research but demonstrate originality of mind in approach and argument. Credit will be given for quality of ideas, clarity and logic of argument and presentation, suitability of bibliography, and elegance of presentation.
The dissertation will be accompanied by seminars on the research, bibliography and methodology skills required for writing the dissertation.
Meini Prawf
trothwy
D-: Work which displays basic, restricted knowledge of the subject, with simple ability at conceptual thought, and a limited awareness of issues, but has some evidence of a generally intellectual approach, with fair expression
dda
B-: The work should display a sound grasp of the subject, a good level of conceptual thought, awareness of the main issues, with evidence of intellectual acumen and good expression
rhagorol
A: Work which displays a thorough grasp of the subject, with evidence of further study, deeper thought, originality of approach and excellent written skills
Canlyniad dysgu
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On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate possession of powers of sustained independent inquiry.
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On completion of this module, students will be able to think in an original and profound manner.
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On completion of this module, students will be able to devise, plan and execute an original research project from start to finish.
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On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in the search for and the use of primary and secondary scholarly resources.
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On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate possession of advanced communication skills, using appropriate conventions.
Dulliau asesu
Math | Enw | Disgrifiad | Pwysau |
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Dissertation | 80.00 | ||
Presentation | 10.00 | ||
Interim report | 10.00 |
Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu
Oriau | ||
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Seminar | Four seminars (1 hour each) in Semester 1 |
4 |
Private study | 388 | |
Tutorial | Individual supervisions with an allocated supervisor, amounting to a minimum total duration of 8 hours. It is the student's responsibility to arrange supervisions. |
8 |
Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
- Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
- Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
Sgiliau pwnc penodol
- Musicianship skills – recognition, classification, contextualisation, reconstruction, exploration
- Intellectual skills specific to Music – contextual knowledge, cultural awareness, critical understanding, repertoire knowledge, curiosity, analytical demonstration
- Technological skills – digital capture, digital expression, digital innovation
- Intellectual skills shared with other disciplines – research and exploration, reasoning and logic, understanding, critical judgement, assimilation and application
- Skills of communication and interaction – oral and written communication, public presentation, team-working and collaboration, awareness of professional protocols, sensitivity, ICT skills, etc.
- Skills of personal management – self-motivation, self-critical awareness, independence, entrepreneurship and employment skills, time management and reliability, organisation, etc.
- Enhanced powers of imagination and creativity (4.17)
Adnoddau
Rhestr ddarllen Talis
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