FMCS4020

Research Methodologies

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012

FILM4020 is the research methods component of the Honours program and is studied in conjunction with FILM4010, FILM4030 and FILM4040 which together comprise the full Media and Cultural Studies Honours program.
The Honours program is the culmination of undergraduate teaching in the discipline of Film, Media and Cultural Studies. It provides for students who have distinguished themselves in this area at 1000-3000 level and wish to explore advanced approaches in the context of detailed studies. FILM4020 builds on undergraduate study by providing an opportunity to investigate the research methods and supporting theories and concepts that can be used to explore individual and social experience of media and culture, both past and present, at an advanced level or in areas not covered previously.

Objectives

On completion of this course, student will be able to:
* Discuss the features of a range of research methods for film, media and cultural studies;
* Conceptualize a substantive piece of research;
* Design a research project using appropriate research methods;
* Link theory and method in articulating a project methodology;
* Write and defend a research proposal.

Content

The course topics may include:
* Paradigms of research in film, media and cultural studies.
* Analysing texts.
* Analysing audiences and media users.
* Analysing institutions and industries.
* Designing a research project.
* Writing a research proposal.

And other contemporary topics as appropriate.

Replacing Course(s)

FILM4020 Research Methodologies.

Transition

Students who have successfully completed FILM4020 Research Methodologies may not enrol into FMCS4020 Research Methodologies.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

At least a credit average performance in film or cultural studies courses as a major sequence for the BA or BSocSci. Students must have qualified for admission to the BA or equivalent degree.

Modes of Delivery

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning
Seminar

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	3,000 words, 50% (worth 12.5%. of the Honours program)
Other: (please specify)	Oral Presentation and written research proposal, 50% (Worth 12.5%. of the Honours program)

Contact Hours

Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Fortnight for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the BA (Hons) and B SocSci (Hons).

Timetables