GRN2820

Research and research methodology in German literature and culture

(ART)

H Heinze

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: GRN1225, GRN1325, GRN1425 or GRN1525 + Corequisites: GRN2315, GRN2415, GRN2515 or GRN2615 + Prohibition: GRN3820

Synopsis: This subject offers an introduction into research methods in the fields of German literature and related areas such as German culture and German media studies. It addresses theoretical and practical problems which beginners face when they enter into academic work [...] The subject particularly emphasizes hands on practice in dealing with these resources and techniques, and it offers the opportunity to develop the outlines of a research topic for further study. See full text at http://arts.monash.edu.au/german

Assessment: Final test (1 hour): 25% + Bibliographical exercise (750 words): 15% + Outline of a research project (2500 - 3000 words): 60%