The dissertation module is intended to provide students with an opportunity to select a research topic relating to an aspect of film studies which has engaged their own particular interests, and to explore it in detail through guided self-study.

The aims in summary are:

• To facilitate the completion of an in-depth study of an aspect of film studies

   

• To develop and carry out research methodology in film studies

   

• To foster the skills and attitudes necessary for independent research over a sustained period

   

On successful completion of this module the knowledge and skills the student will have developed include: 

Knowledge and Understanding

·         An in-depth appreciation of a topic related to the course 

·         An understanding of the principles of research methodology in film studies

Skills

• The ability to select an appropriate research topic and to formulate a meaningful research question in film studies

   

• The ability to conduct a literature search

   

• The ability to conduct independent research or survey of existing research using a range of sources

   

• The ability to demonstrate critical and analytical skills appropriate to level 3 work

   

• The ability to structure and sustain a coherent argument over 9000 words

   

This will depend on the topic selected by each individual student.

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Hart, Chris (1998): Doing a Literature Review. London : Sage

Swetnam, Derek (2000): Writing Your Dissertation. London : How To Books

Walliman, Nicholas S R (2000): Your Research Project. London : Sage12