1. Research Methods Programme
Stage 3 CCS 07/08
Research Methods 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. Research Methods Programme
Stage 3 CCS 07/08
Research Methods Programme
You will spend this semester defining and clarifying a possible research area for your Stage 4 CCS Critical Evaluation.

3. Research Methods Programme
Stage 3 CCS 07/08
Research Methods Programme
This will will culminate in an essay of 2,500-3,000 words

4. Timetable Hand In Fri 11 April 1 28 Jan 2 4 Feb 3 11 Feb 4 18 Feb 56
3 Mar 7
10 Mar 8
17 Mar 9
24 Mar
Easter
Break
31 Mar 10
7 Apr
Stage 3
129
students
Brfng.
Thurs
31 Jan
12-1
SB42
7 Feb
LMS
SA46 AP
434 AK
SB30
14 Feb
Thur
21 Feb
28 Feb
6 Mar
13 Mar
20 Mar
27 Mar
Hand In
Fri
11 April

5. Seminar Programme 4 Seminars (fortnightly)
Seminar Groups = approx. 12 students
Groups are posted on CCS Noticeboard
See Stage 3

6. Seminar Timetable Thursday mornings
Times/days 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
Investigating critical themes from your subject specialism
Identifying a personal research area
Conducting a literature search
Core questions; structuring your response to the essay brief

8. Mini-programme lectures
There is no dedicated lecture programme
for Stage 3, but you are encouraged to attend
Stage 2
Mini-programme lectures

9. Mini Programme 2 First Lecture: Week 3 Monday February 11 1-2pm SB42
Mini-programme 1: Alexandra Kokoli
Rethinking the subject: creative practice and feminism
Information on CCS noticeboard

10. Mini Programme 2 First Lecture: Week 6 Monday March 3 1-2pm SB42
Mini-programme 2: Andrea Peach
A Sense of Place
Information on CCS noticeboard

11. Tutorial Support
Tutorials are available for additional ad hoc support if essential.
Sign up for a tutorial on the sheet outside the CCS office GP20, Portakabin, Gray’s
Tutors are also accessible by
3:500 Rule
The Ad Hoc tutorial system must not replace normal attendance at scheduled sessions

12. Assessment
Essay
Submission Date:
Friday April 11th

13. Staff Team Andrea Peach a.peach@rgu.ac.uk (26) 3679 Lesley Scott
(26) 3692
Alexandra Kokoli

14. Any Questions?