Anthropology Thesis

Subject ANTH40008 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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, Parkville - 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 contact with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: An average of 20 hours each week
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in anthropology.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: Knowledge gained in the successful completion of an undergradate degree in Anthropology or Anthropology and Social Inquiry.
Non Allowed Subjects: Students cannot enrol in both this subject and 121-510 Anthropology and Social Theory Thesis
Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Douglas Lewis

Contact

Dr Tamara Kohn

tkohn@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the course coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
Objectives: Students who successfully cmplete this subject will:
  • be familiar with the techniques and concepts involved in preparation of the review of a literature relating to particular research topics in anthropology.
  • be able to select a research question and to design a program using the most appropriate techniques to gather the information on which an answer to the question can be developed.
  • be able to analyse data and reach sensible conclusions.
  • be capable of presenting these results in written and oral form so that they are comprehensible to persons who are not experts in the field.
Assessment: A thesis of 15,000 words due at the end of the second semester of enrolment. A hurdle requirement is the submission of a statement of a research problem at a date to be specified by week one of the first semester of enrolment.
Prescribed Texts: Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with Thesis supervisor.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • have practice in conducting independent library research and, where appropriate, research with human subjects.
  • have experience of advanced methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills.
  • have acquired awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication.
  • have acquired awareness of the requirements of ethical practice in relation to research with human subjects and familiarity with the codes of practice required by the University of Melbourne.
Links to further information: http://www.pasi.unimelb.edu.au/anthropology/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Anthropology

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