Stage 3 CCS 06/07

Self-Directed Programme

This programme aims to prepare

students for undertaking self-

directed study in Contextual and

Critical Studies, and will prepare

students for the level of research

and critical engagement expected of

an Honour’s student.

Stage 3 CCS 06/07

Self-Directed Programme

You will spend this semester

defining and clarifying a

possible research area for

your Stage 4 CCS Critical

Evaluation.

Stage 3 CCS 06/07

Self-Directed Programme

This will will culminate in a

Critical Notebook

including an essay of

2,500-3,000 words

Timetable

WK

2007

22 Jan

1

29 Jan

2

5 Feb

3

12 Feb

4

19 Feb

5

26 Feb

6

5 Mar

7

12 Mar

8

19 Mar

9

26 Mar 2

April 10

9

Apr

11

16 Apr

12

23 Apr

13

30 Apr

14

7 May

15

14 May

Stage 3

POST ASSESSMENT

BREAK B

RIEFING

THURSDAY 1 FEB

SB42 12-1PM

Seminar 1

Seminar 1

Seminar 2

Seminar 2

Seminar 3

Seminar 3

Seminar 4

Seminar 4

April Break

HAND IN Tues

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Seminar Programme

4 Seminars (fortnightly)

Seminar Groups = 10 students - mixed course

Groups to be posted on CCS Noticeboard

Seminar Timetable

ThursdaysTimes will depend on your group (see CCS noticeboard)

First Seminars: Week 2 or 3 depending on your group (this is week 1!)

See CCS noticeboard for details

Seminar Themes

Identifying your Personal Research Area

Setting Objectives / Asking Questions / Engaging with Discourse

Sources of Research / Bibliographies / Referencing

Concluding / What’s it all About?/ Planning for Next Year

There is no dedicated lecture programme for Stage 3, but you are expected to attend the Stage 2 Mini-programme lectures

Lectures

First Lecture:Week 3Monday February 121-2pm SB42

Mini-programme 1: Judith FindlayA Delicate Shuttle - Art as Non-ModernInformation on CCS noticeboard

Tutorial Support

Tutorials are available for additional ad hoc support if needed.

Sign up for a tutorial on the sheet outside the CCS office GP20

Tutors are also accessible by email

Self-Directed Critical Notebook (to include essay)

Submission Date:Tuesday April 10th

Assessment

Proforma (short stage 4 proposal)

Andrea Peach a.peach@rgu.ac.uk(26) 3692

Lesley Scott l.scott@rgu.ac.uk(26) 3692

Allan Harknessa.harkness@rgu.ac.uk(26) 3679

Staff Team

Please pick up your Semester 1 Critical Notebooks from outside GP20 !

Reminder:

Any Questions?