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 107-044 Research Methods

Note

This subject is compulsory for all students taking the Postgraduate Diploma or Fourth Year Honours in the School of Fine Arts, Classical Studies and Archaeology.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Parshia Lee-Stecum

Prerequisites

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma or Fourth Year Honours in Art History, Cinema Studies, or Classics and Archaeology.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour seminar

Subject Description

This subject focuses on the skills required to undertake research in the fields of art history, cinema studies, and classics and archaeology. Topics and issues dealt with include the formulation of a research project, the use of databases and bibliographic resources, written and oral presentation of research findings, the ethics of research, and critical thinking for researchers. The subject is designed to assist students in their research at fourth year level and to equip them for further research at a more advanced level.

Assessment

A 15-minute oral presentation, a detailed research proposal of 2500 words and an essay of 1500 words.



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