Undergraduate Module Descriptor

SSIM909: Dissertation in Food Studies

This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to pursue an individual programme of research, applying appropriate research methodologies and drawing on appropriate materials, to a topic approved by the programme convener and under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills	1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a chosen topic or issue in the field of food studies 2. Contribute original ideas to a discussion or debate in the field of food studies
Discipline-Specific Skills	3. Convincingly demonstrate the place of chosen topic or issue within the broader field of food studies 4. Convincingly apply expertise in chosen area of study to order to engage with broader discussion and debate in the field of food studies
Personal and Key Skills	5. Develop and conduct programme of original research, using appropriate theoretical framework and methodologies 6. Articulate clear arguments and demonstrate their relevance

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

The module will begin with convener-led workshops on: developing a research question; the use of bibliographic resources and the identification of other sources; research methods; and research ethics. Following each of these workshops, you will meet individually with your dissertation supervisor to discuss the theme in relation to your own research.

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
8	592	0

...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	4	2 x 2-hour dissertation workshops
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	4	4 x 1-hour Individual supervision sessions
Guided Independent Study	592	Research and writing of dissertation

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

Indicative Reading List

This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.

Basic reading:

To be identified by student with feedback from supervisor