Ancient World Studies Thesis

Subject ANCW40013 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
Total Time Commitment:

This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 240 hours per semester.
Prerequisites:

Admission to fourth-year honours in ancient world studies
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

Assoc Prof Parshia Lee-Stecum

Contact

Frederik Vervaet fvervaet@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

An approved thesis topic selected in consultation with the fourth-year coordinator. The thesis is taken across two consecutive semesters, and is the result of the student’s own independent research.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject will :

  • demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research
  • demonstrate specialist understanding of the subject being studied
  • demonstrate advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject
  • demonstrate a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area
Assessment:

A thesis of 15000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment)
Prescribed Texts:

N/A
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 :

  • develop skills necessary for postgraduate research.
  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research
  • be able to present material in draft form and engage in constructive discussion with the supervisor
  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates and engage with ongoing debates in the field
  • be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner
  • be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Ancient World Studies

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