Researching Intersectionally

Course goals

After completing this course, the student:
A) has formulated a research question that will form the basis of a research proposal;
B) has learned to present incipient research in written form;
C) is able to conduct academic research in the fields of Gender and/or Postcolonial Studies;
D) has become acquainted with academic conventions for the research and writing of a substantive project (i.e., RMA thesis).

Content

Only open to students enrolled in the RMA Gender Studies and GEMMA.

This research seminar has the aim of building a student body that engages in a dialogical and creative way with the study curriculum and with individual research interests. The course offers a supportive environment in which students can reflect on potential research topics  and develop their initial research ideas through creative writing exercises. Throughout the course, focus is placed on working with students’ potential research projects and on developing early-stage research ideas. Alongside these academic goals, this seminar also serves as a productive discussion space in which students can connect with one another around academic issues or challenges.

Additional information

Career orientation
The seminar trains students in formulating research questions and projects, in both oral and written form. This training will aid students in their future careers by learning communication and writing skills in academic and non-academic contexts, thereby allowing them to increase the impact of their research.