Reading Course in English Language Research (P00787)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-RELSEL

This is a research training course, where students acquire skills in research preparation and also in reading and evaluating the relevant research literature, which consists of a presentation and discussion of the comtemporary research literature (primarily journal) in English Language. There is a sequence of ten sessions on research preparation and on issues in English Language research.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Language Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 9 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2007	14:00	14:50	Room 1.12, 24 Buccleuch Place	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire a knowledge of the current research issues in English Language, an understanding of how a research question is framed and addressed, and the critical ability to evaluate published original research. Students will also acquire the skills needed to propose and develop a research project, culminating in a detailed dissertation proposal.