Classics Thesis

Subject CLAS40020 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

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

This subject is not offered in 2013.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular contact with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment:

This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 180 hours per semester.
Prerequisites:

Admission to honours or postgraduate diploma in Classics.

Please note this thesis subject is currently being phased out and is only available to students who commenced their Honours/PD-Arts program prior to 2013. Students wishing to enrol in Honours/PD-Arts from 2013 will need to enrol in a 50 point thesis subject as per the course requirements for BH-Arts & PD-Arts.
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/

Contact

Lee-Stecum ppls@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 project will:

  • develop skills necessary for postgraduate research.
  • complete a significant piece of research of 12000 words.
Assessment:

A 12000 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/

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