IRFL40260 Dissertation

Academic Year 2023/2024

Students will pursue their own research interests in the preparation and writing of a Master’s thesis on a subject of their choice, under the guidance of a member of the teaching staff in Irish Folklore and the staff of the National Folklore Collection. Students will be encouraged to build on work they may already have engaged with in other modules in the MA programme.

N.B. It should be noted that access for students to the archives of the National Folklore Collection may be subject to health restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. It should also be kept in mind that opportunities for students to engage in field work as part of their research might be restricted for similar health reasons.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of analytical techniques and theoretical issues in folkloristics, and an ability to incorporate and apply this understanding to their own research.
• Display an understanding of the critical theories and cultural debates which surround the broader field of folklore studies, and engage constructively with these ideas.
• Appreciate the ethical implications of ideas, communications, and actions within the field of folklore studies, and demonstrate an awareness of the historical and cultural context of knowledge systems and traditions.
• Learn to self-evaluate and take responsibility for continuing academic and/or professional development.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

20
Specified Learning Activities

100
Autonomous Student Learning

330
Total

450
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Teaching in the module is geared towards the promotion of a spirit of enquiry among students and towards encouraging them to develop a reflective approach to their studies. The module is assessed on the basis of a dissertation written by the student on a research topic of their choice, under the guidance of a member of the teaching staff and the staff of the National Folklore Collection. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Thesis Week 12 n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on their research dissertation is provided to students throughout the trimester through regular consultation with teaching staff members and with the staff of the National Folklore Collection.

Name Role
Dr Kelly Fitzgerald Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Críostoír Mac Cárthaigh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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