Course overview
This course is designed to assist BA (Advanced) students in their study of a range of humanities and social sciences theories and methods. Students who wish to complete research work in the Arts may frequently encounter problems when they move from summarising theories to applying them in practice. Therefore, this course involves intensive scrutiny of a representative range of theories commonly encountered across the subject areas encompassed by this degree program. These theories are then explored through the examination of research work that illustrates active uses of these ideas to solve specific research problems. Students complete assignments in seminar classes and through written work that enables them to apply selected theoretical work to problems that they have identified independently.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the foundations of the disciplinary area(s) studied.
- Show a critical understanding of the development of theories and methods in major(s) studied.
- Examine, articulate and debate their views in small group discussions.
- Formulate coherent arguments in independently researched written work.
- Demonstrate a capacity to apply theoretical principles to particular research problems.
- Show a commitment to life-long learning and awareness of the ethical, social and cultural aspects of material studied as well as their importance for professional contexts.
- Demonstrate leadership and high standards regarding the responsibilities incumbent upon an academically trained researcher.