Special Subject (Semester 1) module (EN51039)

To allow:

• a student to gain a greater understanding of author, filmmaker, artist or subject, perhaps ahead of their future work for a dissertation or doctoral thesis
• a student to gain valuable experience doing independent research on a specific topic
• students to have a say in course design and content

In agreement with an assigned tutor the student or students will create a course reading list based on either the chosen author’s works, or the chosen subject.

Assessment

Research essay (4,000 words) OR Creative Project (1500 word Critical Reflection) - 100%

Intended learning outcomes

The intended learning outcomes are as follows:

Knowledge and understanding.

1. The student will acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific author’s, filmmaker’s or artist’s body of work; or acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific topic in literature or film
2. develop a critical awareness of an author’s, filmmaker’s or artist’s use of different genres, themes or techniques;
3. develop the potential for continued study at doctoral level.

 Subject-specific practical and intellectual skills and attributes.

1. To gain experience of independent study and directed research
2. To begin to develop a sense of expertise in a given subject

Transferable, employability and enterprise skills and attributes.

• acquire a range of transferable skills, graduate attributes and personal qualities, which will enhance their, confidence and independence both during and after their studies
• develop an independent, organised approach to learning, and thereby practise time management skills through working to deadlines

Convenor

Dr Brian Hoyle

Teaching

The teaching will all be face-to-face. Tutors will guide students in their directed reading.H71