Major Thesis - German Studies

Subject 126-501 (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: Prerequisites: Completion of a four year BA (Honours) degree with a research component or equivalent in German Studies or closely related area of study, with an Honours grade result of at least H2B (70%).
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Alison Lewis
Subject Overview:

Research on a selected topic to be approved by the convenor of German, in consultation with the thesis supervisor.
Assessment: A thesis of 30 000 words (normally written in English).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • write a thesis of 30,000 words on a research project dealing with an area of Germanic studies;
  • demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in Germanic studies, supported by research and analysis;
  • demonstrate aptitude for original research at a higher degree level.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in Germanic Studies (Thesis)

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