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A dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Linguistics
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 11 June 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,181.00
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BA(Hons), PGDipArts
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

simon.overall@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Supervision to be arranged by Linguistics staff.
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of core concepts related to the topic
  • Locate the topic within more general knowledge of the field of study
  • Use an appropriate methodology for investigating the topic
  • Collect original data
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Report the results of the study in appropriate language and format

Overview

A dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Linguistics
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 9 June 2028) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BA(Hons), PGDipArts
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

simon.overall@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Supervision to be arranged by Linguistics staff.
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of core concepts related to the topic
  • Locate the topic within more general knowledge of the field of study
  • Use an appropriate methodology for investigating the topic
  • Collect original data
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Report the results of the study in an appropriate language and format
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