2000 words (including footnotes; excluding bibliography and captions)
Brief Each seminar group will be given a broad subject-area (see further below). Your brief is individually to develop a more specific interest within that area, investigate examples and ideas, formulate a topic, and write your essay as the outcome of this investigation.
In the seminars you will be able to discuss your idea with the tutor and your peers, who will be investigating topics from the same period and subject area.
You will learn from each other (knowledge sharing), test your idea, get feedback and refine your essay week by week. Attendance is vital.
Aim / basic requirements The aim of this assignment is that you expand your knowledge on a chosen subject and produce an original piece of research and writing.
You need to: – Use appropriate sources and reference them properly, using the Modern Humanities Research Association (MHRA) style. –
Demonstrate critical thinking around your subject and the ability to contextualize ideas.
– Employ the appropriate visual material to illustrate your arguments, and write captions to link images with the contents of the essay.