Classics Thesis

Subject CLAS40020 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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 contact with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment:

An average of 12 hours each week.

Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters
Prerequisites:

Admission to honours or postgraduate diploma in Classics.
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.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 Rhiannon Evans

Contact

Rhiannon Evans

rmevans@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this project will:

  • develop skills necessary for postgraduate research.
  • complete a significant piece of research of 12 000 words.
Assessment:

A 12 000 word thesis 100% (due in the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts:

Appropriate texts will be selected in discussion with supervisor when project has been decided.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be skilled in critical thinking.
  • possess effective written communication skills.
  • have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
  • possess advanced research skills.
  • be capable of independent research in the field of Classics.
  • possess specialist knowledge and competency in the area investigated by the thesis.
Links to further information: http://classics-archaeology.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Classics
Classics
Classics

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