129006 AR Research Methodology (MA / Literature) (2012W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

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 Mo 17.09.2012 00:00 to Su 23.09.2012 23:59
Registration is open from Th 27.09.2012 00:00 to Tu 02.10.2012 23:59
Deregistration possible until We 31.10.2012 23:59

Details

max. 24 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Susanne Zhanial

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 10.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 17.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 24.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 31.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Wednesday 07.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Wednesday 14.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 21.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 28.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 05.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 12.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 09.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 16.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 23.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 30.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

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 (practical) tasks
Presentation (15 - 20 min)
Database checklist (and presentation)
Regular attendance
Preparation of assigned text
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

interactive; discussions in class; student presentations, practical tasks

Reading list

Shelley, Mary: Frankenstein

Moodle (Reader)

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, MA 844;
Code/Modul: 721-723, MA3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0116

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