Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Any SCQF level 9 module in critical theory AND Pre-requisite: [Module CLP09129] Cultural and Literary Theory: Debates and Applications

This is an independent research-based module on which you design and carry out a written or videographic dissertation on a topic of your choice appropriate to your programme of study.The module runs over both Trimesters 1 and 2, supported by a series of workshops. The workshops include topics such as developing a research proposal, conducting research at an advanced level, constructing effective arguments, and advanced writing skills.You will begin by developing a project proposal for either:a) a written dissertation of 10,000 words or;b) a videographic dissertation (an extended video essay) of 30-40 minutes, plus methodological commentary (1500 words) and video transcript.Following proposal submission, you will be allocated a supervisor to guide you during your project. In Trimester 1, you will produce a sample chapter/video segment, on which you'll benefit from supervisor feedback geared toward revision and further development. This sample submission will be accompanied by a detailed outline for your overall dissertation, to demonstrate that you have conducted appropriate, independent research to underpin your chosen project, and have set out a plan for the content, scope and structure of remaining work. These tasks will set you on your way toward completion of the remaining chapters/segments of your dissertation across Trimester 2.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically appraise issues or problems of relevance to your programme of study and formulate appropriate research questions.

LO2: Synthesise and critically evaluate evidence from literary, contextual, critical and theoretical sources.

LO3: Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the topic through independent research.

LO4: Plan and complete a major, self-managed project within a given timeframe.

LO5: Devise an appropriate form with which to present analysis and arguments.