Undergraduate - UnitATS4235 - ECPS Selected topics in theory and practice

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Synopsis

This unit introduces advanced students to an independent program of reading and reflection on research topics. Staff members advise, supervise, and support each enrolled student's chosen reading/research program. Students may develop a program of research reading or workshops on a chosen theoretical or empirical topic. Students may respond through research essay or performance in accordance with their discipline. The aim of the unit is to foster self-reliant research capacity and independent thinking and reflection.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate enhanced capacity for independent research, thinking and program development.

Assessment

Seminar participation: 20%
Research works/performance on reading program topics (7000 words or equivalent): 80%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Constantine Verevis

Contact hours

The unit will provide a staff-guided program of research-related reading for enrolling students. It will be require above-average staff time. Students will meet with a staff member for a 1-hour session every two weeks of a 12 week semester. This intensive face-to-face tuition will be supported by private study time reading of weekly readings agreed with the supervising academic.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Communications
Comparative literature and cultural studies
English
Film and tevevision studies
Theatre

Prohibitions

ATS4728
ATS4760
ATS4775
APG4423