ENG50030

This module introduces PhD students to academic research in English and/or Drama and/or Film through their participation in one of the School’s regular research seminars. Attendance at one of the School’s seminar series is required. In addition, students must show evidence of having contributed a conference paper or research seminar either at a recognised national or international conference or symposium, postgraduate, early-career or professional, or in a recognized Higher Education Institution. Evidence consists of conference programme, paper delivered and any associated supporting material.

Assessment:
1. Attend at least three research seminars—at least one of these from the School’s seminar series. You may, of course, attend any additional seminars that you please.

2. Write a short, self-reflective report in response to a seminar series/conference which the student attended this trimester (max 1,500 words) with regard to one or more of the following:
• Its impact on your intended research area
• Its impact on how it intersects with your own research objectives
• Its impact on how you might deliver a paper on your own research project

3. Deliver a conference paper at a recognised national or international conference or symposium, or deliver a paper in a recognised Higher Education Institution.

4. Submit supporting material for the conference paper including: a copy of the paper delivered; copies of any visual or other aids used when delivering the paper; a copy of the conference programme.