Urban & Cultural Heritage Research Proj

Subject ABPL90383 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 14 hours per week of independent work over a semester in which a research project is undertaken and a written report prepared under the supervision of an assigned supervisor
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission into the Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage (MC-UCH).

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:
Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof Kate Darian-Smith

Contact

Email: k.darian-smith@unimelb.edu.au

The Eastern Precinct (building 138)
(between Doug McDonell building and Eastern Resource Centre)
Enquiries:
Current Student: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
Web: http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/

Subject Overview:

This subject is designed to produce a 5,000-word critical exposition of knowledge gained through the student's own efforts which demonstrates a sound understanding of a topic of their choice relating to urban and cultural heritage. Regular meetings with a supervisor allow the student to obtain advice and guidance for completion of an independent study.

Learning Outcomes:

This subject aims to develop the student’s ability in:

  • Critical thinking and analytical ability relating to theoretical and applied sources, concepts and research on issues in urban and cultural heritage;
  • Ability to seek out, evaluate and retrieve information, using appropriate research methods, from multiple sources;
  • Ability to comprehend complex concepts and express them lucidly, orally and textually;
  • Ethics associated with knowledge acquisition and usage; and,
  • Written communication and the presentation of research-based work.
Assessment:
  • One research proposal (500 words) due fourth week of semester 10%;
  • One oral presentation based upon research proposal, (Satisfactory completion of an Oral Presentation is hurdle requirement) due fifth week of semester;
  • One minor thesis (4500 words), end of semester (90%).

Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of an Oral Presentation

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Critical thinking and analysis, including the development of a logical argument and the framing of a research question;
• Ability to seek out, retrieve and evaluate information from multiple sources and disciplines;
• Understanding and lucid expression of complex concepts in written and oral form;
• Time management skills, and demonstration of a capacity for independent research;
• Appreciation and implementation of the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage;
• High level skills in written and oral communication of ideas, and in the presentation of research:
• Scholarly use of citations and sources.

Related Course(s): Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage

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