Universität Wien

129006 AR Research Methodology (MA / Literature) (2014W)

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

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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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 08.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 15.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 22.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 29.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 05.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 12.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 19.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 26.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 03.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 10.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 17.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 07.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 14.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 21.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Wednesday 28.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

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 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

Portfolio consisting of several (practical) tasks
Group presentation
Database Research Task/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

interactive; class discussions; student presentations, practical tasks

Reading list

Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein.
A reader with theoretical texts and essays will be available at the beginning of the term.

Association in the course directory

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

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