German 4: Research Project

Subject 126-410 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Fortnightly meetings with the supervisor
Total Time Commitment: 1 contact hours/week , 9 additional hours/week. Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Completion of 50 points of third year German either at advanced or post-beginners level. European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed 50 points of European studies at third year and satisfied the language prerequisite for this subject.
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 Alison Lewis

Contact

Alison Lewis
lewisa@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: The subject enables students to complete a 5000-word research project in German or English on a topic to be approved by their supervisor and by the subject co-ordinator. The subject's aim is to train students in carrying out a substantial piece of work in preparation for the Honours, MA and PhD theses. The areas of research may be connected with the subjects offered this year, or in another area connected with the research interests of staff. On completion of the project, students should have extended and deepened their knowledge of the chosen topic; sharpened their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature; and acquired substantial skills in planning and executing a research program on a specific topic.
Objectives:
  • have extended and deepened their knowledge of the chosen topic;
  • have sharpened their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature;
  • have acquired substantial skills in planning and executing a research program on a specific topic;
  • obtained valuable experience with a view to subsequent research projects such as an MA and PhD thesis.
Assessment: A research essay of 5000 words 100%.
Prescribed Texts: To be advised by the supervisor
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • research: through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods;
  • written communication: through essay and assignment preparation and writing.
  • understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of German and Swedish culture and society, and by formulating arguments;
  • critical thinking and analysis: through required and recommended reading and essay writing, and by assessing the strength of arguments;
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: German
German
German

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