Arabic Studies Thesis

Subject 110-531 (2008)

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Credit Points: 37.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - 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, - 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: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in Arabic studies.
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

Dr C Stevens & Dr A S Abdullah
Subject Overview:

Students will be required to write a thesis of 12 000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.

Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words on Arabic language, linguistics, literature, or another appropriate topic in Arabic studies 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Arabic;

  • have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations;

  • have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding Arabic;

  • have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with Arabic;

  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts(Arabic)

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