Major Thesis - French

Subject FREN90001 (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
Total Time Commitment: 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to Master of Arts in French Language and Literature (Thesis)
Corequisites: none
Recommended Background Knowledge: none
Non Allowed Subjects: none
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 subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry.

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Subject Overview:

A thesis on a topic approved by the convenor of the program.
Objectives:
  • produce a 30,000-word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of French Studies.
  • demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in French, supported by research and analysis.
  • demonstrate aptitude for original research at a higher degree level.
Assessment: A thesis of 30,000 words (normally written in English)
Prescribed Texts: none
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • produce a 30,000-word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of French.
  • demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in French, supported by research and analysis.
  • demonstrate aptitude for original research at a higher degree level in the future.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in French Language and Literature (Thesis)

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