Students will prepare a written Research Proposal for the Research Essay, outlining the topic for their research, the significance of the topic, a preliminary evaluation of the key sources to be analysed, the range of stakeholders and possible applications in a real world context with a proposal for a specific policy brief or action plan.

Topics are to be selected from those discussed in BCM310 during Weeks 4 – 12. In exceptional circumstances students may request permission to choose an alternative topic – approval is at the tutor / Subject Convenor’s discretion. Alternative topics must be proposed in writing no later than Friday 28 March for teaching team approval.

FORMAT: 1500 word Proposal including a
1000 word annotated bibliography of 4 – 5 valuable resources relevant to the development of the research.

Assessment Criteria:

The research proposal will demonstrate:

· A critical understanding of a suitable research topic;

· A critical analysis of appropriate resources;

· clear and coherent academic writing

How does Game of thrones influence/ package these discourse?

influence today’s society in real time?-
(Gender, Testosterone and Dominance???) – Lessons about status?

To what extent is it fantasy? Is it about history more than society?