English Thesis

Subject ENGL40019 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 18.75
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

Regular supervision on campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: .5
Total Time Commitment: 240
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in English.
Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with the first semester of thesis enrolment:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: The thesis must be completed over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Coordinator

Dr Jennifer Rutherford

Contact

Grace Moore

gmoo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Topics selected in consultation with the coordinator.
Objectives: Students who complete this subject will:
  • have developed their skills in the forms of scholarly and critical analysis and inquiry appropriate to literary studies;
  • have bought an independent research project from inception and development to completion;
  • have learnt how to develop their research ideas and improve their writing skills under supervision; and
  • have significantly enhanced their understanding of a specific area or methodology in literary studies.
Assessment:

A thesis of 12 000 words written over two consecutive semesters 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Students who successfully complete this subject will develop generic skills in the following areas:

  • conceptualising and planning a substantial project of original research;

  • presenting material in draft form and engaging productively with a supervisor;

  • consolidating and enhancing established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;

  • synthesising critical arguments and debates;

  • testing and developing new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;

  • enhancing drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and

  • managing time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Ancient and Medieval Studies
English
English
Medieval && Renaissance Studies
Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

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