Research Colloquium I: Research Tools and Methods - Detailseite

Note: Both Part I and Part II are taking place this semester. The schedule will be shared in the introductory session.

This module extends over two semesters. It is designed to support students in developing the topic of their master thesis as well as the skills they need to perform independent research.

In Part I (Research Tools and Methods) students will develop relevant research questions and sketch potential research projects, which will be presented and discussed in the colloquium.

In Part II of the module (Literature Review), students develop an aspect of literary and cultural theory or literary and cultural history for in-depth research and presentations in class. Work on this aspect involves assessing and contextualizing critical literature and thus developing the skills to produce a longer review essay or an annotated bibliography on a specific topic of their choosing.