Major Thesis - Spanish

Subject SPAN90001 (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: Admission to Master of Arts in Spanish (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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Coordinator

Dr Lara Anderson

Contact

laraba@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A 30,000 word thesis on an approved topic.
Objectives:
  • produce a 30,000 word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of Spanish studies.
  • demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in Spanish studies, supported by research and analysis.
  • demonstrate aptitute 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 Spanish studies.
  • demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in Spanish, supported by research and analysis.
  • demionstrate an aptitude for original research at a higher degree level in the future.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in Spanish (Thesis)

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