Convenor name: Ros Taplin
Convenor email: rt33@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: 15/02/2027 - 19/03/2027
Intended learning outcomes:
| LO1 | Survey a body of literature and identify a research gap or, through critical, analytical engagement with that literature, a shortcoming in its treatment of a particular theme or phenomenon. |
| LO2 | Formulate the question(s) most relevant to addressing the gap or shortcoming identified. |
| LO3 | Design research through which the data relevant to the research questions can be acquired. |
| LO4 | Select the methods most relevant to and capable of producing the relevant data. |
| LO5 | Organise the activities required to conduct the research in an effective and timely manner. |
| LO6 | Analyse the data systematically, reporting findings and gauging the extent to which they answer the research questions and fill the gap originally identified. |
| LO7 | Write a dissertation which describes all of the processes that have led to the production of data intended to answer (or otherwise address) the research question(s), reports upon the research findings and their implications, the extent to which they answer the question(s), and identifies avenues for further research. |
Assessment 1: Name: AS1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 1: Due date: 12/04/2027
Assessment 1: Release date: 03/05/2027
Assessment 1: Format: Assessed Proposal
Assessment 2: Name: DS1
Assessment 2: Weighting: 80%
Assessment 2: Due date: 12/04/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 17/05/2027
Assessment 2: Format: Final Dissertation
