Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

6100CRIM-SEP-MTP

Aims

1. Develop a systematic understanding of the literature relevant to the object of study 2. Critically evaluate the theoretical literature in the chosen area with respect to its relevance to the object of study 3. Explore the epistemological, methodological and ethical underpinnings of the study

Learning Outcomes

1.
Examine critically the literature in their chosen field.
2.
Critically interrogate the relationship between theory and method and their applicability to the object of study
3.
Critically assess and consider the ethical implications of the research.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The module will allow students to choose and develop a research topic which, subject to the feasibility of the proposal, will be developed by the student. This will encompass a literature review, a theoretical framework and a critical consideration of epistemology, methodology and methods. This will be done in conjunction with an allocated supervisor who will see the student for three supervision sessions in the course of the semester which will be augmented by three more general lectures.
Module Overview:
This module ensures that you lay down a firm foundation in terms of literature review, theoretical framework and methodology/methods for the Dissertation module in Semester 2. Therefore, the module is designed to enhance your research and analytical skills and to encourage you to be a proactive, independent learner through developing a dissertation proposition which either adds to or challenges existing criminological research in your chosen area. This module will provide the base on which you can build towards your dissertation.
Additional Information:The module is concerned with ensuring that students lay down a firm foundation in terms of literature review, theoretical framework and methodology/methods for the Dissertation module in Semester 2. Therefore, the module is designed to enhance the research and analytical skills of students and to encourage them to be proactive, independent learners through developing a dissertation proposition which either adds to or challenges existing criminological research in their chosen area. This module will provide the base on which students can build towards their dissertation.

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