Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Contextual and Critical Studies 4
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Urdang Academy
Module Code	09 35059
Module Lead	Naomi Barber
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-19 hours Seminar-18 hours Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-58 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module is designed to develop the students’ research skills in preparation for the dissertation in the final year. Preparing to Research lectures provide the opportunity for students to develop their research skills and formulate a plan for small-scale research projects. The students will develop their understanding of research design, methodologies, evaluating literature, ethical considerations and sourcing primary research in a performance context. Dissertation Proposal lectures guide the student to achieve more autonomy in selecting a suitable area of research for the dissertation project. The module gives students the ability to design, plan and engage with existing research in order to formulate and equip them with the necessary skills to develop an independent research project.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an ability to select a range of relevant primary and secondary sources; Engage with a range of research activities and methodologies relevant to the student’s desired topic; Conduct a research project that formulates a clear line of enquiry that incorporates appropriate research methods and critical thinking; Identify and evaluate key areas of research collected in order to plan an unbiased and logical research project.
Assessment	35059-01 : Dissertation Proposal Essay 1000 Words : Coursework (40%) 35059-02 : Preparing to Research Presentation : Presentation (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 15-minute individual presentation on the student’s desired research methodology most applicable to their planned project (60%); 1,000-word Dissertation Proposal (40%). Reassessment: Failed component only: 15-minute individual presentation on the student’s desired research methodology most applicable to their planned project (60%); 1,000-word Dissertation Proposal (40%).
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