This module involves executing philosophical research and then producing a research project or dissertation. The topic of research is to be discussed with your supervisor.
The module will take on the form of a supervisory relationship with a lecturer in your department, instead of a seminar module or a lecture-based module.
You will be expected to work independently on your research, under the supervision of a lecturer. This includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:
I. Writing a research proposal which reflects the aims, actions and outcomes of your planned research
II. Applying for ethical clearance on UKZN’s RIG system
III. Meeting with your supervisor, as per the agreement between you (you will be provided a memorandum of understanding). These meetings are to discuss the progress of your work.
IV. Submitting work timeously so that ongoing formative feedback can be provided to throughout the semester.
V. Finding your own sources
VI. Submitting the final, many times revised, research project at the end of the semester, by the designated submission date. The assessment thereof will be both internal and externally done.
- Teacher: Jacek Brzozowski
- Teacher: Carin Robinson
- Teacher: Monique Whitaker
