Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

6543DAN-SEP-PAR

Aims

The Dance Studies 3 module aims to enable students to investigate an idea at the forefront of their own practice, using and building upon the theoretical knowledge and research skills developed in Dance Studies 1 and 2. Students will carry out research in an area that is useful and relevant to their own practice and career aspirations, synthesising and evaluating information, ideas and concepts from a wide range of sources.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Propose and implement a programme of research in relation to an aspect of their practice
2.
Analyse and critically evaluate aspects of practice within a framework of relevant theoretical debates
3.
Construct a coherent and well-evidenced argument, communicated using academic writing skills and conventions
4.
Interrogate dance in relationship to the wider historical philosophical, professional and cultural practices explored through a research seminar

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Research methods Literature searching Evaluating sources Field research methods Developing and writing a thesis statement Academic writing skills Seminar presentation options and possibilities in relation to their area of interest
Additional Information:Sarah E. Baker

Assessments

Dissertation

Presentation