Methodological Approaches to Textual Analysis
Students select and justify the theoretical and methodological frameworks for their research. They align their analytical approach with their specific research question.
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Students select and justify the theoretical and methodological frameworks for their research. They align their analytical approach with their specific research question.
Key Questions
- Which theoretical framework best illuminates the primary texts?
- How do we justify our chosen methodology?
- What are the potential blind spots of our selected approach?
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