Research Topic Study
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises participation in select research seminars or conferences, one on one work with a faculty researcher in their field of expertise (or both) and a research paper.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- a defined research area pertaining to International Studies
state-of-the-art knowledge of the area as it is presented at relevant academic contexts (conferences, seminars, lectures, etc.)
one or more specific and defined research-relevant problems within the above-mentioned area
scholarly conventions within disciplines relevant to International Studies.
Skills
- generating an overview of a defined research area based on relevant literature
identifying research ideas and/or problems pertaining to the chosen area
producing an academic argument as part of a scholarly discussion
articulating research results in a clear, well-structured, and communicatively adequate form that corresponds to genre conventions within scholarly work
applying relevant IT tools in the research process.
Competences
- planning and completing an independent research process from research idea to written presentation of results
continuing research-oriented education and learning at MA level.
Extent and expected workload
10 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Research Topic Study |
| Type of exam | Written exam
Based on an agreement with the supervisor, the student will either
participate in a number of relevant research seminars or
conferences or work closely with a faculty member engaged in
specific research for the purpose of working closely with that
research. On this basis, the student will produce a research paper
within their chosen area, which must be approved by the
supervisor.The research paper must not exceed 12 pages. The paper
may be presented as part of an open seminar.
The paper will be assessed by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 10 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Selvstændigt studie inden for udvalgt forskningsemne |
| Module code | BALISE201834 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 10 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
