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Cultural and Historical Studies Dissertation Writing Guide
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Cultural and Historical Studies DissertationBrief:
The aim of the dissertation is to provide you with an opportunity to apply perspectives developed in
cultural and historical studies to analysing a topic of your choice. You will undertake a substantial
piece of primary and secondary research which will be presented as a 7000 word dissertation. Your
dissertation will critically engage with cultural issues relating to your chosen topic in the fields of
fashion, the arts, the body, performance, or media and communication.
How to meet the Learning Outcomes:
⁃ Knowledge: engage with key concepts, debates, keywords and ideas discussed in this unit
⁃ Enquiry: read and refer to readings and from other sources; introduce examples, analyse and
discuss them to support your argument
⁃ Communication: your work needs to be organised, written in academic style, with correct
referencing and bibliography
How to pick a subject? (ask yourself these questions)
⁃ What material from the course has most appealed to you so far?
⁃ Do you have a particular interest or investment in a subculture or ‘style’ of clothing?
⁃ Are you interested or invested in a particular subculture/or style group?
⁃ Are you interested in cultural objects such as works of art, books or goods?
⁃ Does your country of origin have a particular national dress?
⁃ Do you have an interest in a particular historical period?
Next: Create a mind map. This will be helpful to find an area you are interested in.
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