Major Thesis - Indonesian Studies

A thesis of 30,000 words on a topic chosen by the student, in consultation with the supervisor. It is expected that a graduate of the University of Melbourne will be able to engage in academic discourse in English. Therefore a research masters thesis will normally be written in English. At the same time the faculty seeks to encourage the acquisition of appropriate levels of linguistic and cultural competencies necessary for research of international distinction. Consequently, if a candidate wishes to write a thesis in another language, an application can be made to the faculty s Research and Graduate Studies Committee at an early stage in the candidature. The committee will consider such an application if the source material and readership are primarily in that language or the thesis is concerned with the study of language. Where permission is granted, a summary of the thesis (approximately 2,500 words) in English should be bound in the thesis.

• have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Indonesia.
• have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations.
• have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding Indonesia.
• have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with Indonesia.
• have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• undertake advanced studies in their areas of interest within the broad field of Indonesian studies.
• apply a specific disciplinary approach to the investigation of a topic in Indonesian studies covering politics, economy, culture or language/linguistic studies.
• cultivate a critical attitude to existing knowledge of Indonesian society.