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Research Seminar "Research Methodology and Design"
Type:
Compulsory course (Global and Regional History)
Area of studies:
History
Delivered by:
Department of History
When:
2 year, 1-3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Master’s programme:
Global and Regional History
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
36
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course aims at providing guidance in writing MA dissertations. The Research seminar strengthens research skills and introduces students to diverse methodologies in history and anthropology. During the first year, this research seminar teaches students basic aspects of a historian’s and anthropologist's craft. The course works as a workshop and includes: 1) Seminars on major methods; 2) a short mini-course on Academic Rhetoric; 3) joined seminars with students of the second years; 4) project sessions discussing provisional MA theses.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- A student compares research design
- be able to justify the chosen research methodology
Course Contents
- Introductory seminars
- "Introduction to my field of inquiry"
- Academic Rhetoric
- Proposals and provisional MA theses
Assessment Elements
- Individual presentation “Introducing fellows to my field of inquiry”
- Participation in seminar discussions
- Review of a fellow’s proposal
- Project proposal35% Project proposal 25% Individual project “Introducing fellows to my field of inquiry” 20% Participation in seminar discussions 20% Review of a fellow’s proposal
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 4th module0 * Individual presentation “Introducing fellows to my field of inquiry” + 0 * Individual presentation “Introducing fellows to my field of inquiry” + 0.3 * Participation in seminar discussions + 0.3 * Participation in seminar discussions + 0.7 * Project proposal + 0.7 * Project proposal + 0 * Review of a fellow’s proposal + 0 * Review of a fellow’s proposal
- 2024/2025 3rd moduleнет экзамена
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Genre analysis: English in academic and research settings, , 1990
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2001). Academic Communications and the Graduate Student. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.3E2EACE3