Approaches to an Interdisciplinary Methodology - MST00004M
Module summary
This is the Core module of the MA in Medieval Studies. It is composed of two components: one developing a student’s grasp of an unfamiliar academic discipline, the second developing interdisciplinary approaches to a medieval topic. The selection of topics on offer changes each year.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
Module aims
This core module for the MA in Medieval Studies is designed to introduce students to at least one new discipline and, progressively, to interdisciplinary research and its methodologies, as well as to the practicalities, challenges and pleasures of post-graduate level independent research. It will also provide training in producing academic posters and presentation techniques.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students should be able to:
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demonstrate awareness of, and understanding of the value of interdisciplinary study
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communicate knowledge in a concise, visually engaging and effective manner
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work collaboratively, showing leadership, team-working, time and project management skills
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design and deliver a presentation to time, based on an academic poster
Module content
Teaching programme
A briefing and a lecture in week 1, two-hour seminars in weeks 2-4 and 6-8, a lecture and workshop in week 5, and a conference in week 11.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback provided to the student on the day of presentation. The module is offered pass/fail.
Indicative reading
Each mini-module will have its own key reading, listed on the VLE site