Diploma Thesis Mentorship 1

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The 2-part module in the Winter semester of the 2nd year is meant to introduce students to the requirements for their master’s degree thesis, the resources available for their research, and assist them in beginning to conceptualize possible thesis topics.

Between the first and second meetings, students work on the potential topic of their thesis and search for primary sources (such as films and secondary sources (literature on the topic and articles - scholarly sources on the subject), they try to formulate the research question.

At the second meeting, students present their proposed topic and discuss with the lecturer whether it is viable in terms of theme, research question, scope, and methodology.

1st module content:

Introduction to essential requirements for master’s degree theses at AMU.

Variety of Sample Theses previously defended at FAMU are shown and described.

Discussion of Possible Topics.

Introduction of databases and FAMU library.

Introduction of specialized journals.

2nd module content:

Presentation of the student's proposed topic followed by discussion and suggestions

Overview of future thesis courses/scheduling for timely completion of the work.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course students will:

• Establishing thesis topic, finalizing the methodology, continued search for resources (films and literature), obtaining a thesis adviser.
• Students present their diploma thesis topic toward the middle of semester (mid-October) for approval by a committee and then get an advisor assigned.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Familiarity with academic writing; access to databases available to FAMU students (JSTOR, EBSCO).

Students are required to bring fully charged, wifi-connected laptops to the modules for research and presentation. They should have WORD installed on the laptop and access to KOS.

Literature

Lucia Ricciardelli, Jenny Olin Shanahan, Gregory Young (2019) Undergraduate Research in Film A Guide for Students. London: Routledge

Evaluation methods and criteria

Attendance is mandatory. The course is assessed on a pass/fail basis and will be completed upon successful fulfilment of the requirements.

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