Major Thesis - Cultural Studies

Subject 106-506 (2008)

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Credit Points: 100.000
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2008.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular supervision throughout the year
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
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.

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Coordinator

Professor Peter Steele
Subject Overview: Topic selected in consultation with the coordinator and supervisor.
Assessment: Written work totalling 30,000 words
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • produce a research thesis on a topic of their own choice;
  • demonstrate capacity for independent research;
  • acquire the ability to mount a sustained scholarly argument;
  • gain mastery of scholarship in their chosen field;
  • gain familiarity with appropriate methods in cultural analysis and research.
Related Course(s): M.A.Cultural Studies (Thesis)

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