IRST30210 Irish Studies Research Skills

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module will enable students to familiarise themselves with the various methodologies, theoretical frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches related to Irish Studies. Students will attend research workshops, supplemented by seminar series, exhibitions and other events, as well as individual advisory sessions. Over the course of the module, students will choose a specific topic to research independently, culminating in a final research project. Students will also complete an online learning journal reflecting on the coursework and will submit a draft research proposal for review before completing their final project.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will have:

- Acquired an expanded understanding of interdisciplinary methodological approaches in Irish Studies research;
- Developed the academic skills required to carry out independent research;
- Enhanced their skills and experience in critical analysis, academic writing, referencing styles, drafting proposals and reflective learning.


Indicative Module Content:

Students will engage in:
- research skills workshops on methodologies, literature reviews, sourcing of data, academic referencing;
- active learning through research;
- research seminars in the School, College, University and wider community;
- independent studies based on research topic;
- tours and visits to research repositories;
- individual advisory sessions with research supervisor.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

10
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will include:
- online workshops and seminars
- active learning
- critical analysis
- analytical writing
- academic writing and referencing
- reflective learning
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Journal: Online learning journal reflecting on coursework Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Assignment: Submission of draft proposal for research project Week 6 n/a Graded No

10
Project: 3,000-word Research Project based on a specific topic related to Irish Studies Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Learning Journal: Individual feedback through Brightspace throughout the semster Proposal Draft: Group and individual feedback for approval of Research Project topic Research Project: Individual feedback post-assessment

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Mon 11:00 - 11:50