In this class, students will gain insight into advanced research methodologies in literary and cultural studies. We will discuss what methods and approaches are appropriate for research in Anglophone literary and cultural studies, and tease out ways of incorporating these methods into students' own research projects. We will also discuss research approaches, research methods, and the application of scholarly relevant resources. This class will host an international guest lecturer in order to provide students with additional insights into international research practices and standards.This class will host an international guest lecturer in order to provide students with additional insights into international research practices and standards. Students will also attend a Fulbright lecture by Prof. Claudia Ford (April 1).

Lecture-style input, group work and discussion, student presentations, mini-tests, final exam; This class will be accompanied by a Moodle learning platform - detailed information concerning course dates, content, assessment, and course participation will be available in the syllabus, and information about the readings will be provided in the syllabus and on Moodle. Written assignments are due on Moodle if not specified otherwise by the instructor.

This class will focus on methods and theories in Anglophone literary and cultural studies with the intent to support ongoing research projects in their methodological and theoretical outlines. Students will critically engage with relevant theoretical and methodological texts and concepts in the humanities, pertaining to their field(s) of research and their own theses. Please note: one session (April 1) will be held on Wed to attend Fulbright Prof. Claudia Ford's lecture. (Wed, April 2, 11:45-13:15 @HS 3: Guest Lecture “American History and the Secret Life of Medicinal Plants: Archives, Ethnobotany, and Environmental Justice”)

Basic knowledge of Anglophone literary and cultural studies theories and methods, and a preliminary research idea for an MA thesis. 

information will be provided on Moodle

continuous assessment of participation in class discussions and the thorough preparation of class readings, 5 mini tests, final exam, class presentation 

The mini tests will focus on the students' overall understanding and knowledge of theories and methods, the final exam will require knowledge as well as application of theoretical and methodological sources discussed in class. 

Final exam 60%, mini-tests 20%, continuous assessment and class presentation 20%regardless of circumstances, students may miss a maximum of two (2) classes in order to receive a positve grade in this course