Special Study Research Project

Subject JEWI40003 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

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 meetings with the supervisor over one semester
Total Time Commitment: Total time commitment 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Completion of 37.5 points of second/third year Jewish studies for third year. Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year combined honours in Jewish studies for fourth year. Approval of the subject coordinator is also required.

Corequisites:

N/A

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

109-455 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew).

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 course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills 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 Dvir Abramovich

Contact

Dvir Abramovich

dvir@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This is a special research project and provides students with a strong interest in a particular area the opportunity to extend and deepen their knowledge of the topic, sharpen their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature, and acquire substantial skills in planning and executing a research project.
Objectives:	Students who successfully complete this subject should... gain an in depth knowledge of research techniques and practice that may lead to honours study. acquire a good working knowledge of a chosen research topic.
Assessment:	A research essay of 5000 words in Hebrew or English on a prescribed topic in consultation with the supervisor 100% (due at the end of semester).
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:	develop research skills. improve their time management skills. develop skills in researching material and preparing for further research and analytical thinking at a more advanced level.
Notes:	Formerly available as 109-455 and 183-455 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew). Students who have completed 109-455 or 183-455 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew) are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students are not permitted to enrol in this subject at both third year and fourth year.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Jewish Studies Jewish Studies Jewish Studies

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