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Postgraduate Course: Research Methods and Problems (CLLC11004)

Course Outline
School School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Common Courses (School of Lit, Lang and Cult) Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description This course provides an advanced introduction to specific research problems, theories and methods in literature and cultural studies. Theories and methods, including historicism, archival approaches and contextual studies are introduced at a general level. Seminars will also examine particular instances of each type of research. 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.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 10:00 - 12:00
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
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 statement of a research topic, including the aims, objectives, methods and significance of the proposed research. They will also be required to write an overview and summary of recent research relevant to their identified topic. The statement and literature overview should not exceed 4000 words.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Andrew Newman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4179
Email: Andrew.J.Newman@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Kate Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 4114
Email: Kate.Marshall@ed.ac.uk
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