Module Descriptors
CONTEXTUAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH METHODS
FILM60302
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Stubbs-Lacy
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Practical - 10 minute Individual oral presentation weighted at 100%
Module Details
Assessment Details
10 minute Individual oral presentation assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4 (100%)
Indicative Content
This module aims to prepare you for the dissertation by introducing you to a variety of research methods and contexts covering aspects of the following:
¿ Idea development and choice of topic.
¿ Literature review.
¿ Research methodologies and methods.
¿ Idea development and choice of topic.
¿ Literature review.
¿ Research methodologies and methods.
Learning Strategies
Scheduled learning activities
The module will involve a combination of delivery and activities, such as:
- Contextual lectures.
- Group seminars.
- Group workshops.
Guided independent and group study activities
Additional independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required methodologies and expand knowledge in contextual studies via:
- Self-managed meetings.
- Advanced independent research and study.
- Collaborative research.
The module will involve a combination of delivery and activities, such as:
- Contextual lectures.
- Group seminars.
- Group workshops.
Guided independent and group study activities
Additional independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required methodologies and expand knowledge in contextual studies via:
- Self-managed meetings.
- Advanced independent research and study.
- Collaborative research.
Text
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., and Tight, M., 2006. How to Research, 3rd Edition. Open University Press. ISBN: 9780335229536
Brennen, B. 2017. Qualitative research methods for media studies. Abingdon: Routledge. ISBN: 1138219223
; 9781138219229
Hansen, A., and Machin, D. 2013. Media and communication research methods / by Anders Hansen and David Machin. Basingstok: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 023000007
x; 9780230000070
Marshall, P. 2012. Research methods: how to choose and use the right methods. Manchester: Key To.ISBN: 9780956978431
Pickering, M. 2008. Research Methods for Cultural Studies. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. eISBN-13: 9780748631193
Brennen, B. 2017. Qualitative research methods for media studies. Abingdon: Routledge. ISBN: 1138219223
; 9781138219229
Hansen, A., and Machin, D. 2013. Media and communication research methods / by Anders Hansen and David Machin. Basingstok: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 023000007
x; 9780230000070
Marshall, P. 2012. Research methods: how to choose and use the right methods. Manchester: Key To.ISBN: 9780956978431
Pickering, M. 2008. Research Methods for Cultural Studies. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. eISBN-13: 9780748631193
Resources
General teaching rooms
Library facilities web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
Library facilities web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF KEY ASPECTS, INCLUDING ACQUISITION OF COHERENT AND DETAILED KNOWLEDGE, OF CONTEXTUAL THEORIES AND RESEARCH METHODS APPLICABLE TO FILM PRODUCTION.
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNCERTAINTY, AMBIGUITY AND LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE AND HOW THIS CAN BE APPROACHED BY APPLYING RESEARCH METHODS.
Learning
3. DEPLOY ACCURATELY ESTABLISHED TECHNIQUES OF ANALYSIS AND ENQUIRY WITHIN CONTEXTUAL STUDIES. EVALUATE USE OF INFORMATION LITERACY, INCLUDING THE ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION. Enquiry
4. DESCRIBE AND COMMENT UPON CURRENT RESEARCH, OR EQUIVALENT ADVANCED SCHOLARSHIP AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE ARGUMENTS, ASSUMPTIONS, ABSTRACT CONCEPTS
AND DATA (THAT MAY BE INCOMPLETE), TO MAKE JUDGEMENTS.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNCERTAINTY, AMBIGUITY AND LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE AND HOW THIS CAN BE APPROACHED BY APPLYING RESEARCH METHODS.
Learning
3. DEPLOY ACCURATELY ESTABLISHED TECHNIQUES OF ANALYSIS AND ENQUIRY WITHIN CONTEXTUAL STUDIES. EVALUATE USE OF INFORMATION LITERACY, INCLUDING THE ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION. Enquiry
4. DESCRIBE AND COMMENT UPON CURRENT RESEARCH, OR EQUIVALENT ADVANCED SCHOLARSHIP AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE ARGUMENTS, ASSUMPTIONS, ABSTRACT CONCEPTS
AND DATA (THAT MAY BE INCOMPLETE), TO MAKE JUDGEMENTS.
Analysis
Web Descriptor
This module aims to prepare you for the dissertation by introducing you to a variety of research methods and contexts covering a multitude of aspects.