Postgraduate Course: MSc by Research in Cultural Studies Dissertation (ARCH11205)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 140 |
| Home subject area | Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course provides the framework of supervision for a substantial, independent research and writing project. The course requires the student to execute and write-up an agreed original research topic in the area of cultural and visual studies. The course allows students to activate research design, planning and methods skills acquired in course-delivered research training elements of the programme. At least one qualified academic member of staff is dedicated to supervising the student in this process. Additional academic and other experts may be drawn upon as advisers to support the student¿s research. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Individual meetings with supervisor, reviews and presentations of work-in-progress |
| Course Start Date |
21/04/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
1400
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 28,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
1372 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Successful development and execution of independent research project
2. Writing up of research findings.
3. Experience in applying theoretical, methodological and technical knowledge acquired in other parts of the programme. |
Assessment Information
| The dissertation will be approximately 20,000 words in length excluding footnotes and bibliography. Students will receive regular supervision and will be expected to submit at least one detailed plan to the supervisor and regularly present work in progress. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
To enable students do the following:
1. Independently acquire a detailed knowledge in the chosen subject demonstrating sufficient understanding of relevant cultural, historical and philosophical themes;
2. Ability to construct an complex intellectual argument expressed against stated objectives and presenting original conclusion;
3. Ability to produce a substantial piece of academic writing, well-written and well-illustrated, using correct citation conventions and acknowledgement of sources.
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| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Writing of research proposals and abstracts;
Presenting research in progress, discussion and responding to questions and criticism;
Advanced research skills;
Close-reading of complex texts and sophisticated academic writing;
Advanced and critical use of images in text and presentation;
Time management in planning, developing and completing a substantial research and writing project. |
| Reading list |
Richard Johnson et al, The Practice of Cultural Studies. London: Sage, 2004.
Marita Sturken and Lisa Cartwright, Practices of Looking. An introduction to visual culture. Oxford University Press, 2004.
Ben Highmore, A Passion for Cultural Studies. London: Palgrave 2009.
Ben Highmore, Cityscapes. Cultural readings in the material and symbolic city. London: Palgrave 2005.
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Students will receive regular supervision and will present work in progress to peers and the supervisor. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Ella Chmielewska
Tel: (0131 6)51 3736
Email: Ella.Chmielewska@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Adam Collier
Tel: (0131 6)51 5773
Email: Adam.Collier@ed.ac.uk |
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