Japanese Thesis

Subject JAPN40007 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

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

This subject is not offered in 2013.
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:

Total 480 hours, over 2 consecutive semesters.
Prerequisites:

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma or fourth-year Honours in Japanese
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

JAPN40006
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Contact

Dr Ikuko Nakane

inakane@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will be required to write a thesis of 15,000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.
Objectives:
  • acquire skills to research; through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research.
  • acquire skills to critically think and analyse: through recommended reading, assignment writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument.
  • acquire skills to think in theoretical terms: through tutorial discussion, assignment writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.
Assessment:

A thesis of 15,000 words (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment) 100%
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Japan.
  • have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations.
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Notes:


Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Japanese
Japanese

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