Unit information: Research Skills (Modern Languages) in 2009/10

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Unit name Research Skills (Modern Languages)
Unit code MODLM2045
Credit points 20
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Basker
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Modern Languages
Faculty Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit provides training in core research skills for students at the beginning of their postgraduate careers in the disciplines within Modern Languages. It covers training in bibliographical and library research skills; presentation skills; applying generally applicable theoretical approaches to focused research projects; critical evaluation of sources; the formulation of research proposals. Students will be supported in their approaches to the various elements of the taught Masters programme and given a firm foundation for planning and beginning doctoral work. Students will be integrated into the research life of the School and keep a reflective learning log.