Critical Practice: Research Methods for Honours (U03522)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01988

This course provides advanced instruction in research methodology, independent study, critical style and scholarly presentation for honours students in English Literature.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Passes in English or Scottish Literature 1 and English or Scottish or American Literature 2, with a mark of 50 or above at the first attempt in the second year course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited and students taking degrees not involving English or Scottish literature need the written approval of the head of English Literature

? Costs : Essential course texts

Subject Areas

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	12:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the course succesfully will have learned how to plan, research and organise essays and independent projects at honours level, using library and internet resources. They will have gained confidence in their ability to sustain individual research. They will also have gained an understanding of the management of material and conventions of presentation required for dissertation-length essays.