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Module Content
The Long Essay offers students the opportunity to hone their subject-specific and generic research skills under the supervision of a trained researcher. As such, it provides students an important learning opportunity on the way to becoming an independent researcher. It involves independent research under supervision. The topic can be in any area of Linguistics, but should allow the student to draw on material that was covered in the modules taken, so that the research can achieve sufficient depth and the student can show evidence of their growing mastery of the subject area.
Teaching Delivery
Several one or two hour workshops will be arranged over the course of the academic year.
Indicative Topics
Indicative lecture topics are based on module content in 2023/24, subject to possible changes.
Students write a long essay or project report on a topic within the area of linguistics.
Module Aims and/or Objectives
Module aims:
- To develop the ability to read and critically evaluate primary literature in one area of Linguistics
- To formulate a viable research question
- To identify gaps in knowledge in the field and potential ways to fill those gaps
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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