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SN3113 Hispanic Studies Dissertation (8,000 words)
Terms: 1 and 2
Convenor: Dr James Kent
Assessment: 8,000-word dissertation in English (100%)
Overview
This full-unit (30 credits) option enables you to write a dissertation of 8,000 words in English on a suitable, approved topic of your choice for which appropriate supervision is available within Hispanic Studies in the School. It offers you the opportunity to produce an extended piece of independent, research-led work of greater depth and scope than is permitted by the shorter word-limits of other courses. The dissertation is an exciting chance to produce a substantial piece of sustained, independent work.
Your topic area should be one which is appropriate for study at final-year degree level, involves exploration of a clear body of material (such as Spanish and/or Latin American literary texts, films, art works, philosophical or critical writing), and allows you also to demonstrate your ability to evaluate previous criticism and views of the subject. It may be related to a subject on which you have been taught but you should avoid significant overlap with previously studied material; it may equally be related to a final-year option course you are taking as part of your Hispanic Studies programme. Approval of topics is confirmed at the start of the final year but your personal advisor can help to guide your initial thinking and you can contact the appropriate members of staff for advice.
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Appropriate advice will be provided during supervision sessions.