Research Methods and Problems in Cultural Studies (P01522)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P01522

The course provides an advanced introduction to specific research problems, theories and methods in literature and cultural studies. Theories and methods will be introduced at a general level. Seminars will also examine and and particular instances of each type of research will be examined. The course begins with an explanation of research proposals and structures before moving on to different and competing approaches to contemporary literary and cultural scholarship. The course concludes with the presentation of students' dissertation proposals.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to formulate a research problem and will be aware of the appropriate methods for dealing with different modes of literary and cultural research. Students will not only be competent in the preparation of bibliographies and research documents; they will also be capable of identifying and articulating possible research projects in literary and cultural studies.

Assessment Information

Students will be asked to formulate a research problem and will be aware of the appropriate methods for dealing with different modes of literary and cultural research. Studients will not only be competent in the preparation of bibliographies and research documents; they will also be capable of identifying and articulating possible research projects in literary and cultural studies