Course overview
This course supports students to develop an advanced understanding of a range of approaches to research within media studies. Discipline specific approaches to online research and qualitative methods are complimented by exploration of qualitative and computational research. As well as critically engaging with a range of advanced media methodologies and research frameworks, students will address research at the applied, theoretical and philosophical levels, and includes weekly insights from active researchers into how these methods are used in their research. Some key questions include: What role does previous literature play in ongoing research? How do the methods we choose in our research shape the kinds of knowledge we produce? What kinds of insights can be gained through different methodologies? What are the politics and ethics of different research methods? What are the central themes of media research and why? How do you structure a research proposal? How do you find and keep track of resources? How do you structure a literature review? How do you structure an argument? Throughout the course, students gain practical experience in a range of approaches to research design and data analysis, and use this to develop a research design appropriate for a thesis project at Masters level study.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate and synthesize research materials using relevant tools to identify relevant areas for research
- Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Convey research goals clearly in a variety of formats, including though a research proposal
- Interact and network effectively with peers in a team environment to complete a research project
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical research considerations
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Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 30041
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 27
Class number 29611
Section 01CW
Size 30
Available 30
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