Fiche de cours

Research Methodologies

Faculté de gestion: Faculté des lettres

Responsable(s): Kirsten Anne Stirling

Horaires du cours (Hebdomadaire)

Séminaire

Semestre de printemps
2 heures par semaine
28 heures par semestre
Hebdomadaire
Langue(s) d'enseignement: anglais
Public: Non
Crédits: 5.00

Objectif

This course aims to introduce MA students to the basics of independent research leading to the writing of a mémoire in the discipline of English (including Medieval, Modern, American and Comparative Literatures, Gender Studies, and Linguistics). It is strongly recommended for any student planning to write a mémoire in the English department.

Contenu

Weekly sessions include:

Getting started; choosing a topic and supervisor; preparing a proposal; Reading and Notetaking; Writing and rewriting and rewriting and rewriting; defining your terms; mémoire structure and methodology; preparing for the discussion de mémoire. The course also features special "methodology in action" sessions where members of staff will discuss the methodologies they use in their own academic research.

Evaluation

Requirements for validation (Pass-Fail) worth 5 credits: students will submit a portfolio including two assignments:

1. Mémoire proposal (2500-3000 words) comprising:

a) description of materials and methodology

b) Annotated bibliography / critical review

c) Proposed chapter plan and timeline

2. Reflective essay on your own reading and writing practices. (c. 1000 words)

Bibliographie

Course material will be supplied in class and on the Moodle site.

Exigences du cursus d'études

BA in English; enrolled as MA student in the English Section; intention to write a mémoire in English, at the University of Lausanne.

Informations supplémentaires

https://unil.zoom.us/j/95400987583