EU550
Research Workshop in European Studies
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Sara Hobolt COW 1.02, Dr Simon Glendinning COW 1.07, Prof Kevin Featherstone COW 2.02 and Dr Vassilis Monastiriotis COW 2.05
Availability
This course is compulsory for all first, second and third year European Institute MPhil/PhD students. The course is also recommended for those second and third year PhD students in the Government Department whose research focuses on European topics.
Course content
Presentation and detailed discussion of PhD theses, outlines and progression. Discussion of thesis chapters and related doctoral research. Discussion of research design and methodology. Practice conference panel sessions. A detailed syllabus is fixed at the start of each term.
Teaching
15 hours of seminars in the MT. 15 hours of seminars in the LT.
Assessment
There is no examination for this course. Regular attendance and active participation is required. All students are required: to present at least one substantial chapter/paper draft; to act as a discussant on another paper; and to make a contribution to a conference panel session.
Key facts
Department: European Institute
Total students 2013/14: 6
Average class size 2013/14: 7
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: Non-assessed
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
