Dissertation

Subject 740-462 (2008)

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Credit Points:

37.500

Level:

Undergraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

, - 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

On campus

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 1 fortnightly one-hour seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor
Total Time Commitment: 180 hours per semester

Prerequisites:

Musicological Research Methods 1, Music Research or The Ethnography of Music, or equivalent by permission of the coordinator

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

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 will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

 CoordinatorAssociate Professor Kerry Murphy 

Subject Overview:	Students will conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project, and present a paper at a conference organized by the Faculty mid-way through the year. On completion of this subject students should: demonstrate a command of both standard literature and writings at the current scholarly forefront of the chosen field develop the capacity for independent and original research and the ability to, plan and execute a substantial research project.
Assessment:	Students are required to attend twelve seminars during the year (5%); a 12000 word dissertation due no later than 5.00 pm on the last day of Semester 2 (95%); and to present two work-in-progress reports.
Prescribed Texts:	A Dissertation Guidelines Handbook will be available prior to the commencement of semester.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On completion of this subject students should have developed: a capacity for independent critical thought an openness to new ideas knowledge, skills and practices that provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Graduate Diploma in Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology)

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