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 (1,500 word Critical Reflection) - 100%
The intended learning outcomes are as follows:
Knowledge and understanding.
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
develop a critical awareness of an author’s, filmmaker’s or artist’s use of different genres, themes or techniques;
develop the potential for continued study at doctoral level.
Subject-specific practical and intellectual skills and attributes.
To gain experience of independent study and directed research
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
The teaching will all be face-to-face. Tutors will guide students in their directed reading.