Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Master of Chinese Studies) (ASST11011)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The dissertation gives students the opportunity to carry out research on a single topic relating to Chinese studies for an extended period. Supervisors will be assigned during the second semester after returning from China, and students are usually required to submit in mid-August.
The dissertation will be 15,000 words in length (excluding the bibliography). |
| Course description |
Students will receive regular supervision and will be expected to liaise regularly with their supervisor and submit material for comment at agreed times. Supervisors will not read and comment on full drafts of the dissertation.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
583 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
One dissertation of 15,000 words. |
| Feedback |
Students will get feedback from their supervisors during the writing of the dissertation as well as full reports upon its completion. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- undertake independent research guided by and contributing to the theory and knowledge in their chosen field;
- communicate this knowledge effectively in writing, with attention to coherent structure, logical argument, a high level of literacy, and advanced presentation skills;
- collect, compile and evaluate critically primary and secondary sources in aspects of modern Chinese society and culture.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | MCSD |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Xuelei Huang
Tel: (0131 6)50 8985
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Alan Binnie
Tel: (0131 6)51 1822
Email: |
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