Overview

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Research into Russian language or culture on a selected topic approved by the head of Russian in coordination with the thesis supervisor.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

Have understood and applied the relevant research methods in their chosen field of Russian studies
Have achieved the level of linguistic and methodological competency required for postgraduate studies in Russian
Have demonstrated their ability to do guided research at Honours level.

At the completion of this subject, students should:

Be able to demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources
Be able to show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument
Be able to demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

Last updated: 4 March 2025