1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Timetable

5. Seminar Programme 4 Seminars (fortnightly) Seminar Groups = 10 students - mixed course Groups to be posted on CCS Noticeboard

6. Seminar Timetable Thursdays Times 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

7. 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

8. 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 3 Monday February 12 1-2pm SB42 Mini-programme 1: Judith Findlay A Delicate Shuttle - Art as Non-Modern Information on CCS noticeboard

9. 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

10. Self-Directed Critical Notebook (to include essay) Submission Date: Tuesday April 10th Assessment Proforma (short stage 4 proposal)

11. Andrea Peach a.peach@rgu.ac.uk (26) 3692 Lesley Scott l.scott@rgu.ac.uk (26) 3692 Allan Harkness a.harkness@rgu.ac.uk (26) 3679 Staff Team

12. Please pick up your Semester 1 Critical Notebooks from outside GP20 ! Reminder:

13. Any Questions?