History 4A

Subject HIST40001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: As per subject requirement or regular consultations with supervising lecturer
Total Time Commitment: Total time commitment 120 hours
Prerequisites: .Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in history. This subject requires the approval of the course co-ordinator
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Catherine Kovesi

Contact

Catherine Kovesi

c.kovesi@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject entails an approved topic in history not listed as a fourth-year offering. This is only available in special circumstances and students must have the approval of the fourth-year honours coordinator before they enrol. Students who complete this subject will acquire additional information, methodologies or skills directly relevant to their fourth year studies.
Objectives:
  • have acquired additional information or methodology or skills directly relevant to their Honours Studies.
Assessment: Written work totalling 5000 words 100% (due at the end of the semester).
Prescribed Texts:
    Breadth Options:

    This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
    Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
    Generic Skills:
    • demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources.
    • show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing, completion and by determining the strength of an argument.
    • demonstrate time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment.
    • demonstrate written communication through essay preparation and writing.

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