Japanese Thesis

Subject 110-535 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

37.50

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: Regular meeting with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: 2 contact hours/week , 14 additional hours/week. Total of 16 hours per week.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in Japanese.

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

Assoc Prof Carolyn Stevens

Contact

Dr Lewis Mayo

lmayo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	Students will be required to write a thesis of 12 000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.
Objectives:	acquire skills to research: through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research; acquire skills to critically think and analyse: through recommended reading, assignment writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument; acquire skills to think in theoretical terms: through tutorial discussion, assignment writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.
Assessment:	A thesis of 12 000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Japan; have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations; have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Japanese Japanese

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