Major Thesis - Screen Studies

Subject SCRN90003 (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: None
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

Prof Jeanette Hoorn

Contact

Jeanette Hoorn

jjhoorn@unimelb.edu.au

and

Chris Healy

clhealy@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Topic selected in consultation with the coordinator and supervisor.
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 analysis and research.
Assessment: 30,000 word thesis (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 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 analysis and research.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts (Screen Studies)

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