Course Resources Archive
MCC314: Investigative Study
| Module Title | Investigative Study |
|---|---|
| Module Code | MCC314 |
| Module Tutor | Abigail Gardner |
| School | Media |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | Following consultation with an advisor, students investigate an approved media-related topic and prepare a piece of student-led research in two phases: 1000 word draft toward the production of a 2500 word research article/opinion paper. Advisory sessions with an appropriate tutor are organised at regular intervals during the module, workshops are run and students are required to show clear evidence of wide critical reading, primary research skills and argumentation. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The module will be organized so that students understand the value of the process of undertaking student-led research through investigation. The first lecture will introduce students to the structured programme of group workshops and individual tutorials which will support their investigations. Students will submit a 1000 word draft and produce a fully formed research article/opinion paper of 2500 words. The article will then be defended in an oral examination and peer reviewed. Those articles of significant originality will be celebrated as exemplars of the very best thinking at undergraduate level. It is expected that research topics should cover a wide range of interdisciplinary research from media texts to media audiences and cultures, creative, media and culture industries, media technologies and media histories. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they have: a) a sophisticated and extensive understanding of a subject related to media, culture and communications, such that they are able to develop an opinion b) clear understanding of the theoretical approaches appropriate to the subject and the ability to illustrate such concepts with examples c) an appreciation of the need for a clear and effective structure to their study which reveals an ability to offer both a general overview and close, rigorous attention to evidence d) a sustained and sustainable argument throughout the investigation e) the ability and confidence to defend their point of view ii. Skills By the end of the module students should have developed skills in: a) Communications and literacy: presenting effective discussion of relevant theory; construction of a personal position case/argument incorporating the use of appropriate evidence. b) Problem solving: Demonstrating extensive investigative skills to support case/argument; selection of appropriate sources of information; demonstrating a recognition of different research approaches; developing conclusions and/or recommendations as a result of their investigation. c) Independent learning and working: through completing a sustained self-directed piece that necessitates self-reliance, planning, flexibility, managing information, reflection and resilience. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: approx 20% Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 70% Coursework: Standard: 3500 words or equivalent 002: 30% Oral Assessment: In-class: Oral assessment: 15 minutes |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
Company Registration Number 06023243. VAT Number GB 886 1439 87.
Connect with us:
