
Convenor name: Matt Eagleton-Pierce
Convenor email: m.eagleton-pierce@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P293 (2nd Floor Main Building)
Office hours: Mondays 13.00-14.00; Tuesdays 11.00-12.00
Appointment booking link: https://calendly.com/m-eagleton-pierce/15min
Module dates: Semesters 1 & 2 & Summer
Intended learning outcomes:
| LO1 | Engage their intellectual interests and ask a focused question that forms the basis of a research project |
| LO2 | Apply principles of research design to the question, and select an appropriate methodology |
| LO3 | Develop the tools to approach and answer the research question |
| LO4 | Examine and synthesise literature relevant to the question |
| LO5 | Capacity to develop an argument and demonstrate a good knowledge of research topic |
| LO6 | Work independently as well as with a supervisor |
| LO7 | Present one’s research, provide constructive feedback and engage in critical debate |
Assessment 1: Name: Dissertation (DS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 100%
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 1: Format: 10000 word dissertation
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus