Directed Study in Social Health
Subject 505-504 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Supervised Project Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 12 hours of supervision, plus self-directed learning. Total Time Commitment: Students will be expected to undertake additional study of at least 84 hrs in this subject over the semester. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Normally students may only enrol in this subject after the completion of at least two subjects at Graduate Diploma or Masters level in Social Health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. 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
Centre for the Study of Health & Society| Subject Overview: | The content of this subject is individually negotiated between the student and a supervisor appointed by the subject co-ordinator, on the basis of the academic areas of expertise of the available supervisors, and the interests of the student. A list of available supervisors and their nominated fields of study is available from the subject co-ordinator. This subject functions to provide students with the opportunity to do supervised work on a particular topic area which is not covered in depth in other subjects. The assessment includes a literature review or annotated bibliography, and an essay. The exact form of the work will be negotiated between student and supervisor. |
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| Assessment: | Critical literature review of approximately 1,500 words due mid semester (30%); Essay of approximately 3,500 words due at end of semester (70%). |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Level: 500 |
| Links to further information: | http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au |
| Notes: | This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health. Subject Coordinator: TBA |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Social Health (Aboriginal Health) Master of Social Health (Health Ethics) Master of Social Health (Health Policy) Master of Social Health (Interdisciplinary) Master of Social Health (Medical Anthropology) |
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