After completing this course, the student:
A) is able to conduct academic research in the field of Gender and/or Postcolonial Studies
B) has finalized a research question that will be taken up in the second year of the study programme
C) has learned how to write an academic research proposal
D) has been familiarized with academic conventions for the research and writing of a substantive project (i.e., RMA thesis).
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This research seminar has the aim of (1) building a student body that engages in a dialogical way with the study curriculum and individual research interests, and (2) forming research projects for students to pursue in year 2 of the study trajectory. The seminar offers a research environment in which students can refine their research topic, with special emphasis placed on epistemological questions, methodological issues, and theoretical perspectives. Whereas in Researching Intersectionally I emphasis is placed on exploring possible research interests, in this course the primary focus is on the development of an individual research project and on learning how to write a comprehensive thesis proposal. Throughout this process, students will slowly narrow down broad research interests into a coherent research project. This seminar also serves as a productive discussion space in which students can connect with one another on academic issues or challenges and also meet with alumni.
Career orientation:
The seminar trains students in writing a research proposal that shows sophisticated methodological grounding and socio-political relevance. This training helps students in their future careers by learning to communicate their research projects in academic and non-academic contexts and to increase the societal significance of their research. The seminar will also organise a workshop with alumni of the RMA program and will thereby enable networking for future professional possibilities.
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