Literary Research

The course introduces the students to various research methods in literary and cultural studies, and across the professions. Focus is on skills in analyzing,  interpreting materials, and implementing data/text gathering protocols and procedures and the theoretical and conceptual frameworks that influence the methods. Students are expected to submit a sound and original research proposal and a draft paper in preparation for oral defense.

Learning Outcomes

1. Conceptualize an original and relevant research proposal on any topic in Philippine literature, including ruminations on the research methods being appropriated.
2. Write a reflexive essay discussing the researcher’s own methods, biases, limitations, etc.
3. Conduct an original and relevant research on any topic in Philippine literature, including ruminations on the research methods being appropriated.

Topics

• Research methodologies in literary/cultural studies and the social sciences.
• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks that underpin research methods in literature, cultural studies and social sciences.

Sample Syllabi and Modules

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