Screen and Cultural Studies Thesis

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Regular supervision throughout the year.

Admission to fourth year honours in Screen and Cultural Studies (formerly Cinema and Cultural Studies).

MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices must be taken concurrently with the first semester of thesis enrolment.

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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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A research topic selected in consultation with the allocated supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.

Students who complete this subject will:

• develop and complete a significant research project which is written up and presented as a 12,000 word dissertation;
• develop skills in scholarly investigation and critical analysis appropriate to screen and cultural studies; and
• enhance research capacity and to improve writing skills under supervision.

A 12,000 word thesis written over two consecutive semesters 100% (due in the second semester of enrolment).

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
• present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
• synthesise critical arguments and debates;
• enhance writing skills in both a critical and creative manner;
• manage time and study resources over two consecutive semesters;
• possess advanced skills of critical thinking and analysis;
• possess an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly, economically and effectively; and
• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.