Universität Wien

120037 AR Freies Wahlfach = MA Research Methodology (Literature) (2009S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Diese LVA gilt für die Freifächer (UniStG) und das Masterstudium Anglophone Literatures and Cultures.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 36 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 13.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 20.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 27.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 03.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 24.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 08.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 15.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 22.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 29.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 05.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 12.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 19.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 26.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides a theoretical and practical toolkit for students embarking on the writing of an M.A.-thesis in literary and cultural studies. The emphasis is not so much on the what but on the how of a research project, that is on the whole process of planning, organising, and carrying it out. Topics covered include, among others, the stages of the research process, research methodologies and critical approaches, information research and the use of databases, formal aspects of a research paper.

Assessment and permitted materials

oral presentations, portfolio consisting of assignments and a reading/research diary

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course prepares graduate students for the undertaking of an extensive research project such as the writing of an M.A. thesis.

Examination topics

interactive

Reading list

reader will be provided at the beginning of the term

Association in the course directory

701, 722, 3014

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33