GG5004
Advanced Social Science Research Training 1: Reviewing, Conceptualising, Framing.
2017-2018
30
15
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Available only to students taking an MRes Human Geography/Sustainable Development
Planned timetable:
This is a directed reading module that will enable students to expand their understanding of the field of knowledge in Human Geography or Sustainable Development that will be the focus of their MRes Dissertation and later, their PHD. Students will have individual tutorials with the member of staff who will supervise their Dissertation/PhD. The empirical content will be bespoke to the student/supervisor/project. The module will focus on literature review, challenging the student to place their evolving research project a wider sub-disciplinary/disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary field, framing, conceptualising, theorising and problematising existing research and seeking opportunities for new contributions.
Pre-requisite(s): Must be taking an MRes Degree in the School of Geography and Sustainable Development
Co-requisite(s): You must also take SS5101 and take SS5104
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take GG5000 or take GG5001
Weekly contact: 1-to-1 supervision meeting (x 10 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 10
Guided independent study hours: 290
As used by St Andrews: Practical Examination = 30%, Coursework = 70%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 30%
Coursework: 70%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%
Module coordinator: Professor N D Laurie
Module teaching staff: Team taught