Major Thesis - Arabic

Subject 110-503 (2009)

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Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations: This is a time-based subject, taught on campus at .
Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: None
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

Dr Abdul Samad Abdullah

Contact

Dr Abdul-Samad Abdullah

abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: A thesis of 30,000 words on a topic chosen by the student, in consultation with the supervisor.
Objectives:
  • have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Arabic;
  • have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations;
  • have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding Arabic;
  • have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with Arabic; and
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Assessment: Thesis of 30,000 words
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • develop an advanced level of knowledge in a chosen area of interest from within the broad field of Arabic studies which includes Arabic linguistics, modern or classical Arabic literature, Arabic curriculum design, language acquisition, program evaluation and Arab society and civilisation;
  • practically apply an appropriate methodological approach to investigating a topic in the field of Arabic studies.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature (Thesis)

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