Japanese Thesis

Subject JAPN40006 (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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meeting with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: 2 contact hours/week , 14 additional hours/week. Total of 16 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in Japanese.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None.
Non Allowed Subjects: None.
Core Participation Requirements: None.

Coordinator

Dr Lewis Mayo

Contact

Dr Lewis Mayo

lmayo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will be required to write a thesis of 12 000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.
Objectives:
  • acquire skills to research: through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research.
  • acquire skills to critically think and analyse: through recommended reading, assignment writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument.
  • acquire skills to think in theoretical terms: through tutorial discussion, assignment writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts: None.
Recommended Texts: None.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Japan.
  • have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations.
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Notes: None.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Japanese
Japanese

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