Sociology Thesis

Subject 166-528 (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, as well as participation in thesis writing seminars
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in sociology.
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

Honours coordinator
Subject Overview:

This subject constitutes a thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic and supervised through the sociology program.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words 100% (due in October for students who commenced in semester one and June for students who commenced in semester two).
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed Texts:Constructing Social Research (C Ragin), Pine Forge Press 1994
Breadth Options:

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

  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;

  • be able to present material in draft form and engaging productively with a supervisor;

  • be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;

  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates;

  • test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;

  • enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner;

  • manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology)

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