Socio-Legal Studies Thesis

Subject 191-517 (2009)

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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
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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
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular supervision over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in socio-legal studies.
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

Dr Jennifer Balint

Contact

Dr. Jennifer Balint
jbalint@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: Students undertaking the Socio-Legal Studies Thesis should demonstrate a clear understanding of a specific field of study at an advanced level. They should demonstrate clear thinking and an ability to integrate theory and method in a logical manner. The student must be able to work in a concentrated way over an extended period and must present their research in a scholarly fashion.
Objectives:
  • understand the process of research, including compliance with any ethical requirement of the university concerning research;
  • have a comprehensive understanding of the socio-legal literature relevant to their research;
  • present a scholarly thesis.
Assessment: A 12 000 word thesis 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • possess the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;
  • have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area;
  • possess well-developed problem-solving skills.
Notes: The Socio-Legal Studies Thesis is a compulsory component of the Socio-Legal Studies Honours and Postgraduate Diploma programs.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Socio-Legal studies
Socio-legal Studies

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