Special Study Research Project

Subject 673-310 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
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 one semester
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Completion of 37.5 points of second/third year Jewish studies for third year. Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year combined honours in Jewish studies for fourth year. Approval of the subject coordinator is also required.
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

Dr Dvir Abramovich
Subject Overview:

This is a special research project based on a subject taken previously or concurrently. It gives third year students with a strong interest in a particular area the opportunity to extend and deepen their knowledge of the topic, sharpen their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature, and acquire substantial skills in planning and executing a research project. The subject will suit committed and highly motivated students who wish to pursue an independent project in preparation for fourth year.

Assessment: A research essay of 4000 words for 3rd year students and 5000 words for 4th year students in Hebrew or English on a prescribed topic in consultation with the supervisor 100% (due at the end of semester).
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:

  • develop research skills;

  • improve their time management skills;

  • develop skills in researching material and preparing for further research and analytical thinking at a more advanced level.
Notes:

Formerly available as 109-455 and 183-455 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew). Students who have completed 109-455 or 183-455 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew) are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students are not permitted to enrol in this subject at both third year and fourth year.

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