129006 AR Research Methodology (MA / Literature) (2011W)

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 Fr 16.09.2011 00:00 to Su 25.09.2011 23:59
Registration is open from Th 29.09.2011 14:00 to Tu 04.10.2011 23:59
Deregistration possible until Mo 31.10.2011 23:59

Details

max. 24 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Susanne Zhanial

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 11.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 18.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 25.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 08.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 15.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 22.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 29.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 06.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 13.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 10.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 17.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 24.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Tuesday 31.01. 16:00 - 18:00 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 tasks
group presentation
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; presentations; practical tasks

Reading list

Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. (1818)

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