Gender Studies Thesis

Subject GEND40001 (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

research subject



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with thesis supervisor throughout the period of enrolment
Total Time Commitment:

An average of 10 hours each week.

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

None.
Corequisites:

None.
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Students enrolling in this subject must have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.
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 Maree Pardy

Contact

Prof. Jeannette Hoorn

jjhoorn@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A Thesis of 12,000 words will be researched and written on an approved topic selected in consultation with the convener of gender studies.
Objectives:

At the successful completion of this project students should

  • have gained increased powers of independent inquiry.
  • show initiative in self-directed research.
Assessment:

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

Texts will be determined in consultation with the Thesis supervisor
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

  • show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing, and by determining the strength of an argument.
  • demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources.
  • demonstrate time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.
  • demonstrate attention to detail through essay preparation and writing.
Links to further information: http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au
Notes:

Supervision arrangements for the Gender Studies Thesis must be made through the Gender Studies Director, Prof. Jeanette Hoorn: jjhoorn@unimelb.edu.au, School of Culture and Communication.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Gender Studies
Gender Studies

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