128302 AR Research Methodology (MA / Literature) (2015W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

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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).

Registration is open from We 16.09.2015 00:00 to Mo 21.09.2015 23:59
Registration is open from We 30.09.2015 00:00 to Su 04.10.2015 23:59
Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2015 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Susanne Zhanial

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 14.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 21.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 28.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 04.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 11.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 18.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 25.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 02.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 09.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 16.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 13.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 20.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Wednesday 27.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course provides students with a theoretical and practical toolkit for the writing of an M.A. thesis in literary and cultural studies. The emphasis of the course 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 involved in a research process, research methodologies and critical approaches, information research and the use of databases, and formal aspects of a research paper.

Assessment and permitted materials

written portfolio consisting of several tasks; group presentation; regular attendance and active participation in class

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of the course is to prepare graduate students for the undertaking of an extensive research project such as the writing of an M.A. thesis.

Examination topics

classroom discussion, group work, presentations, research assignments, eLearning.

Reading list

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Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 844;
Code/Modul: MA3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0116

3. M-03 - Research Methodology and Theory

12.01. English and American Studies ➡ B. Master Degree Programmes

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