EU550     
Research Workshop in European Studies

This information is for the 2015/16 session.

Teacher responsible

Prof Kevin Featherstone COW 2.02, Prof Sara Hobolt COW 1.02, Dr Vassilis Monastiriotis COW 2.05, Dr Waltraud Schelkle COW 1.06 and Dr Jonathan White COW 1.09

Availability

This course is compulsory for all first, second and third year European Institute MPhil/PhD students. The course is also recommended for those second and third year PhD students in the Government Department whose research focuses on European topics.

Course content

Presentation and detailed discussion of PhD theses, outlines and progression. Discussion of thesis chapters and related doctoral research. Discussion of research design and methodology. Practice conference panel sessions. A detailed syllabus is fixed at the start of each term.

Teaching

15 hours of seminars in the MT. 15 hours of seminars in the LT.

Assessment

There is no examination for this course. Regular attendance and active participation is required. All students are required: to present at least one substantial chapter/paper draft; to act as a discussant on another paper; and to make a contribution to a conference panel session.

Key facts

Department: European Institute

Total students 2014/15: 9

Average class size 2014/15: 9

Value: Non-assessed

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Specialist skills