Sociology Thesis

Subject SOCI40002 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment, as well as participation in thesis writing seminars
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: Sociology at Undergraduate level
Non Allowed Subjects: 166-528 Sociology Thesis
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 Tim Marjoribanks

Contact

Assoc. Prof. Jens Zinn jzinn@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This subject constitutes a thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic and supervised through the sociology program.
Objectives:
  • have an ability to undertake a literature review to constitute a field of inquiry.
  • have an ability to develop a sustained piece of research exploring a sociological question.
  • have an ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of sociological work in the area of their thesis.
  • have an ability to integrate theory and appropriate data.
  • have an ability to engage with debates in contemporary sociology on the basis of their research.
Assessment:

A thesis of 12 000 words 100% (due in October for students who commenced in semester one and June for students who commenced in semester two).

Hurdle Requirements - The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final Thesis:

1. Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings

2. Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the Semester of thesis enrolment

3. Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year

4. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.

Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.

Prescribed Texts:
  • Constructing Social Research (C Ragin) Pine Forge Press 1994
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research.
  • be able to present material in draft form and engaging productively with a supervisor.
  • be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field.
  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates.
  • test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates.
  • enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner.
  • manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Notes: SOCI40002 Sociology Thesis is a compulsory requirement for the completion of Sociology Honours and the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology).
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Sociology
Sociology
Sociology

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