Socio-Legal Studies Thesis

Subject SOLS40001 (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
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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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular supervision over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in socio-legal studies.
Corequisites:

191-517 Socio-Legal Studies Thesis is a compulsory component of the Socio-Legal Studies Honours and Postgraduate Diploma programs.

Students enrolled in 191-517 Socio-Legal Studies Thesis must also complete 166-558 Social Science Research Seminar, an intensively taught subject scheduled the week prior to the commencement of Semester 1

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
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Recommended Background Knowledge: Socio-Legal Studies at Undergraduate level
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 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 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.
Prescribed Texts: none
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:
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Socio-Legal studies
Socio-legal Studies

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