Module Provider: |
Film, Theatre & TV |
Number of credits: |
40 [20 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
H (Honours) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn and Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Ms
AJ
Butler |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
FT3IP
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
This module represents the student's major piece of independent work, the culmination of their critical writing on the course. As such the module aims to test the student's ability to apply accumulated skills and knowledge to an area of individual interest in an extended essay on a topic not directly taught on the course, and which is initiated and developed independently but under supervision. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module students it is expected that students will be able to:
define a feasible project on an area of film/theatre/television which will allow for significant independent work;
conduct a systematic literature search and develop an appropriate bibliography;
develop under supervision an appropriate structure for their essay and a methodology which draws on relevant critical/theoretical frameworks encountered elsewhere on the course;
demonstrate the ability to apply such methods to the selected topic and to use primary and secondary sources critically;
demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the chosen field and its critical literature;
develop a coherent and independent analysis of the selected material which demonstrates the ability to analyse textual detail, to relate detail to wider textual systems and to take account of relevant contexts;
present a cogent argument in clear and accurate prose. |
Additional outcomes:
The module has a crucial role for students taking an entirely critical final year in the development of skills and competencies associated with critical argument and extended academic writing: appropriate deployment of research using printed and electronic resources critical analysis and coherent argument; undertaking self-directed, independent work; presentation of written work (and possibly graphics and data) using IT; identifying and addressing problems in the analysis of film, TV and/or theatre texts. Tutorial work also encourages the further development of oral communication skills and the ability to present and defend ideas in one-to-one discussion. |
Outline content:
Students will plan, research and write a dissertation of 10, 000 words on a topic in film, theatre, television, or a combination of these. During the Autumn Term students will meet regularly with their supervisors, identify the nature of their intended project and under supervision will develop a bibliography and detailed plans for the structure and approach of their dissertation. Emphasis in supervision will be on the development of a project which is appropriate in scale, achievable within readily available resources (e.g. films, play texts ) and informed by clear critical objectives. An outline of the intended essay, together with indicative bibliography will be submitted by the end of the Autumn Term. During the Spring Term drafts of chapters will be discussed in tutorials and the completed dissertation will be submitted at the beginning of the Summer Term. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Teaching is by individual tutorial. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
4 |
4 |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
4 |
4 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
Outline of dissertation |
Draft sections |
Dissertation |
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Dissertation
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations:
None
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% .
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission of dissertation in September. |
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