Course Code and Course Title
[CHES5201TP] Independent Study Project
Time and Venue
TBC
Instructor
Course Description
Students will produce a substantial research paper on a topic of their choice in an area of China studies.
Course Outline
In this course, students will work closely with an assigned supervisor to agree a topic, develop a research question and methodology, deal with primary and secondary sources, carry out research, and develop an original and well-informed argument.
Supervisor and student will meet regularly throughout the term. An informal seminar will be arranged part way through the term to allow students to share their progress and learn from their peers. Each student will present their final research findings in a small-scale seminar near the end of term. The final paper will be submitted soon after.