module
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM329: Preparing for TESOL Inquiry and Dissertation
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
The module consists of a series of lectures, workshops and on-line resources. Topics are selected from the following:
Critical reading; Searching and Reviewing literature; Finding a suitable topic; Moving from Topic to Research questions; Project Design; Theoretical aspects of research; Research Methodologies; Research Ethics; Methods of Data Collection; Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis; Writing the dissertation.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 560 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 20 | 10 Lectures x 2 hours (full time and part time) |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | 5 Workshops x 2 hours |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | Individual supervision |
| Guided Independent Study | 130 | A variety of private study tasks directed by module tutors through online materials (in ELE). These tasks may include (with an indicative number of hours): |
| Guided Independent Study | 430 | Carrying out of research enquiry, for example, gathering data, analysing data, writing dissertation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).