Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:07
The dissertation course for single honours Gaelic students is student-led. Students decide in consultation with academic staff what topic they would like to research and write about for their final dissertation. Students can choose any topic from the broad field that is Gaelic studies, including topics related to: Gaelic literature (a writer or a theme), Gaelic sociolinguistics, language planning, linguistics, Gaelic cultural practices, etc.
Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
---|---|---|---|
Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
Co-ordinators |
|
Approximately 5 one-hour tutorials (arranged by the student) which will provide students with guidance on selecting a suitable academic topic and developing a methodology for tackling chosen topic.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
Feedback |
Word Count: 10,000 Summative feedback will be provided three weeks after final submission. Formative feedback will be given during the supervision process and on sample submission of 1000 words. |
Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
---|---|---|
Reflection | Analyse | Synthesise a wide range of conceptual and empirical materials for an independent piece of work. |
There are no assessments for this course.
Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
---|---|---|
Reflection | Analyse | Synthesise a wide range of conceptual and empirical materials for an independent piece of work. |
We have detected that you are have compatibility mode enabled or are using an old version of Internet Explorer. You either need to switch off compatibility mode for this site or upgrade your browser.