Major Thesis - English Language & Lit.

Subject ENGL90001 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations: This is a time-based subject, taught on campus at Parkville.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular supervision throughout the year
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: A four year BA (Honours) degree with a research component or equivalent in the appropriate area of study or closely related area. The grade for the honours thesis component must be at least equivalent to an H2A (75%) at The University of Melbourne and the overall honours result must be at least equivalent to an H2B (70%).
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
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.

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Coordinator

Dr Clara Tuite

Contact

John Frow (semester 1)

j.frow@unimelb.edu.au

and

Grace Moore (semester 2)

gmoo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The masters degree is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in English language and literature. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. An honours grade of at least H2B (70%) must be attained to qualify for the award of the masters degree.
Objectives: Students who complete this subject will:
  • have produced a research thesis on a topic of their own choice;
  • have demonstrated a capacity for independent research;
  • have acquired the ability to mount a sustained scholarly argument;
  • have gained mastery of scholarship in their chosen field; and
  • have gained familiarity with appropriate methods in literary analysis and research.
Assessment: Written work totalling 30,000 words (100%).
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 be able to:
  • produce a research thesis on a topic of their own choice, and demonstrate capacity for independent research;
  • acquire the ability to mount a sustained scholarly argument;
  • display mastery of scholarship in their chosen field; and
  • gain familiarity with appropriate methods in literary analysis and research.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in English Language and Literature (Thesis)

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