Major Thesis - French

Subject 116-501 (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:

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Coordinator

Dr Jacqueline Dutton

Contact

Dr Jacqueline Dutton
jld@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: A thesis on a topic approved by the convenor of the program.
Objectives:
  • produce a 30,000-word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of French Studies;
  • demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in French, supported by research and analysis;
  • demonstrate aptitude for original research at a higher degree level.
Assessment: A thesis of 30,000 words (normally written in English)
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • produce a 30,000-word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of French;
  • demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in French, supported by research and analysis;
  • demonstrate aptitude for original research at a higher degree level in the future.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in French Language and Literature (Thesis)

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