Masterclasses: Work in Progress

Course goals

The aim of the course is (a) to provide in-depth knowledge of a particular specialism in current research; (b) to gain hands-on experience of doing research in a collaborative setting; and (c) to work on transferable skills. 

Content

The module 'Masterclasses' provides a follow-up to the four thematic seminars offered in Block 1 (Thinking Literature) and Block 2 (Literature in the Postcolony; Media Materialities; Cultural Memory and Citizenship). Students participate in two parallel projects, each of which pertains to a different theme. In each case, the aim is to pursue further one of the central themes of the CLS programme in the form of a collaborative research project that is directly related to the ongoing research of one of the senior members of staff. More detailed information about the range of projects on offer will be available in block 2.

 

Additional information

Please note: the time slot shown here is not yet final and may still be modified until the 3rd Wednesday in September.

Only for students of RMA Comparative Literary Studies. Students participate in two parallel working groups.

Career orientation
This course serves as preparation for a PhD programme in the humanities by offering hands-on training in research. It also helps prepare for non-academic career paths by training students in transferable skills that will be broadly useful: conducting and planning research, event organization, project management and collaboration, communication to different audiences, peer feedback, editing, etc. The course will also help students decide if they would themselves like to become professional researchers in the long term.