Research Techniques in the History of Art

History of Art, School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

College of Arts and Law

Details

Code 20370

Level of study Second Year

Credit value 20

Semester 1 and 2

Module description

Students define their own research areas for the two assessments, which can relate for example to other level I modules, or to their plans for their Level H History of Art Long Dissertation. The course examines different research techniques and strategies relevant to history or art themes and topics. Students are required to write (a) a review of a relevant and major secondary source, and (b) a bibliographic essay that identifies, describes and evaluates appropriate sources.