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TPB2012-019
Module Rationale
Provide a rationale for the introduction of the module and specify for which programme(s) of study the module
is designed and whether it will be offered as a core, compulsory or option module. If the programme(s)
concerned comprise of a number of dedicated pathways / routes the status of the module on each should also
be made clear.
This module is part of the new 3-year BA (Hons) French degree (R102) of which one semester is delivered at ULIP. It consists of a
STUDY ONLY Research Project (2,000-2,500 words).
In term 3, after the assessment period at the end of their second year, students will remain in Paris throughout the rest of the
term and the vacation to complete a study only (non credit-bearing) piece of work. This is designed to develop research skills and
independent study; to enhance critical and cultural engagement; to optimize transferable skills; to further boost language skills,
and to give added value in terms of exit velocity as students return to London for their final year. The project takes the form of
EITHER an essay relating to a content module (a module taken in Year Two, for which additional research has been undertaken, or
a module the student intends to take in Year Three), OR a cultural fieldwork report relating to an aspect of the experience of
living or working in France. Students taking this latter option will be encouraged to take up a work experience placement.
The Project will be written in French. ULIP library and computing facilities will be available to students until the end of July.
Guidance will be provided by ULIP staff and by QMUL staff via VLE / email. The Project will be submitted at the start of Year 3.
Students will benefit from formative feedback which will help them to focus on the requirements of their final year.
Resource Requirements
By school responsible for module
Staff time for supervision and marking
By any other Queen Mary school or
collaborative institution
Staff time for support
Approval of New Module Proposal
The signature of the Heads of School/Institute will be taken as confirmation that the School or Institute
can fund the required resources, both internal and elsewhere (for example: staffing, library and
computing resources).
Head(s) of School
David
Adger
Digitally signed by David Adger
DN: cn=David Adger, o=Queen Mary,
University of London, ou=School of
Languages, Linguistics and Film,
email=d.j.adger@qmul.ac.uk, c=GB
Date: 2012.11.12 10:08:29 Z
Head(s) of
supporting School
Head(s) of
supporting School
Head(s) of
supporting School