Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Researching Screen | ||
Code | COMM749 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr I Tzioumakis Communication and Media Y.Tzioumakis@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To foster a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles that underpin and the main elements that comprise an academic research project (research design, philosophy, ethics, practice) 2. To outline a range of research methods in screen media studies research informed by arts, humanities and cultural studies approaches 3. To enable students to understand and critique the methodological approaches used within the interdisciplinary environment of screen studies 4. To train students to identify the most appropriate methods for any given research topic in the field of screen studies 5. To develop transferable skills (devising a research project, presenting and justifying it to your peers, locating and retrieving area specific sources, writing it up as an advanced piece of research) |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will acquire broad foundational knowledge of research methods design, research philosophy and research ethics policy and practice. |
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(LO2) Student will demonstrate knowledge of a variety of methods in screen media studies research informed by arts, humanities and cultural studies approaches |
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(LO3) Students will be able to understand, evaluate and critique methodological approaches used within the interdisciplinary environment of screen studies |
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(LO4) Students will be able to choose the most appropriate methods for a research project they will develop with the field of screen studies |
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(S1) Devising a research project, presenting and justifying it to your peers, locating and retrieving area specific sources, writing it up as an advanced piece of research |
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(S2) Identifying and accessing area specific sources of information and materials |
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(S3) Developing literacy in terms of an ability to produce clear, structured written work |
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(S4) Developing proficiency in using digital resources and tools for research as required by the chosen project |
Syllabus |
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The module content will be delivered in three blocks of lectures. The first of these (weeks 1-4) is delivered to all PGT students registered on Communication and Media programmes and provides broad foundational knowledge required for research methods design, philosophy and pathway towards preparation of a research project proposal, which is the common assessment across all Communication and Media PGT programmes. BLOCK ONE (Fundamental Concepts and Principles) BLOCK TWO (Arts, Humanities and Models of Analysis) |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Summary of Learning and Teaching Methods: The module will be taught in the form of a two hour workshop combining a 1 hour lecture which will focus on particular aspects of research design and methodologies with a 1 hour interactive discussion that will follow up on key issues raised by the module and will demonstrate ways through which to research screen media. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
24 | |||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
Annotated bibliography | 10 bibliographical e | 0 | ||||
1500 word project proposal Resit opportunity: Yes Eponymous | 1350-1650 words | 40 | ||||
2000 word essay Resit opportunity: Yes Anonymous | 1800-2200 words | 60 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |