Identifying Data 2017/18
Subject (*) Final Dissertation Code 613G03041
Study programme
Grao en Inglés: Estudos Lingüísticos e Literarios
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
Fourth Obligatoria 6
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Letras
Coordinador
E-mail
Lecturers
Alonso Giraldez, Jose Miguel
Barros Grela, Eduardo
Cabarcos Traseira, Maria Jesus
Cancelo Lopez, Pablo
Clark Mitchell, David Mitchell
Floyd Moore, Alan
Frias Rudolphi, Maria
Gomez Blanco, Carlos Juan
Lezcano Gonzalez, Emma
Liste Noya, Jose
Lorenzo Modia, Maria Jesus
Moskowich-Spiegel Fandiño, Isabel
Nuñez Puente, Carolina
Perez Janeiro, Purificacion
Rodriguez Gonzalez, Olivia
Simal Gonzalez, Begoña
Vazquez Veiga, Nancy
Woodward Smith, Elizabeth Anne
E-mail
miguel.giraldez@udc.es
eduardo.barros@udc.es
maria.jesus.cabarcos@udc.es
pablo.cancelo2@udc.es
david.clark@udc.es
alan.floyd@udc.es
maria.frias@udc.es
carlos.gomezb@udc.es
emma.lezcano@udc.es
jose.listen@udc.es
maria.lorenzo.modia@udc.es
isabel.moskowich-spiegel.fandino@udc.es
c.nunez@udc.es
purificacion.pjaneiro@udc.es
olivia.rodriguez.gonzalez@udc.es
begona.simal@udc.es
nancy.vazquez.veiga@udc.es
elizabeth.woodward@udc.es
Web http://http://www.udc.es/filo/estudantes/normativa_academica/regulamento_traballo_fin_grao_17_05_
General description O traballo de fin de grao supón a realización, por parte de cada estudante e de forma individual,dun proxecto, unha memoria ou un estudo concreto baixo a supervisión dun ou máis directores. Neste traballo deben integrarse e desenvolverse os contidos formativos recibidos, así como as capacidades, competencias e habilidades adquiridas durante o período de docencia do grao. Máis información: http://www.udc.es/filo/estudantes/normativa_academica/regulamento_traballo_fin_grao_17_05_2012.html

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Students should be able to obtain, handle, organize and interpret data in linguistic and/or literary studies so as to be able to form judgements after reflecting on relevant topics in this field of studies. They should also demonstrate that critical, creative and logical thought processes have inspired them to produce their conclusions. A1
A2
A6
B1
B3
C2
C6
C8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Specific contents will be agreed upon with the supervisor according to the TFG topic assigned. To be arranged with the supervisor of the work.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Supervised projects A1 A2 A6 B1 B3 C2 C6 C8 10 120 130
Oral presentation A1 A2 A6 B1 B3 C2 C6 C8 1 9 10
 
Personalized attention 10 0 10
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Supervised projects Students will carry out the work under the supervision of a lecturer who will advise, check the ongoing work, and authorize its presentation and defence.
Oral presentation On the day announced in the Faculty's academic calendar, students will present and defend their work before an assessment panel of lecturers appointed by the Faculty council, with a maximum duration of 20 minutes.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description

The project (TFG) will be carried out under the careful supervision of the assigned lecturer.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Oral presentation A1 A2 A6 B1 B3 C2 C6 C8

The panel will assess the appropriate use of means and materials, clarity in the explanation, linguistic competence, the degree of conviction shown, and the answers to the lecturers' question.
20
Supervised projects A1 A2 A6 B1 B3 C2 C6 C8 The following criteria will be taken into account:

- Formal aspects.
Clarity and written text, information organization, bibliographical references, adherence to the recommendations in the official guidelines for the supervised project. 20 points

- Structure.
Organization of the different sections of the work. 25 points

- Content.
Abstract, theory and criticism, articulation and analysis. 35 points

80
 
Assessment comments
<p>Any sign of plagiarism or similar dishonest behaviour will result automatically in failing the project.</p>

Sources of information
Basic Swales, John M. (1994). Academic writing for graduate students essential tasks and skills: a course for nonnative speakers of english.. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press.
Murray, Rowena. (2006). The handbook of academic writing: a fresh approach.. Maidenhead, England; New York: McGraw-Hill: Open University Press.

Complementary

A que recomendar o profesorado que supervise o traballo.


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.