Directed Study in Development

Subject DEVT40004 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2014:

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

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester
Total Time Commitment:

Total of 120 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:

All students completing DEVT40008 Development Studies Thesis must complete this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Students enrolling in this course 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/

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Subject Overview:

This subject involves a critical assessment of the literature of a research area in development studies, chosen by the student in consultation with their supervisor (supervision to be arranged by the subject coordinator if student is not completing the thesis). The area of review will be determined during regular meetings and discussions between the student and supervisor. Regular meetings will be held to discuss the development of academic arguments in the review. Preparation of the review will include an extensive literature search by the student on the defined topic and critical appraisal of drafts by the supervisor prior to final submission of the review.
Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

  • possess library research skills;
  • develop analytical skills;
  • acquire training for writing academic papers;
  • appreciate theoretical perspectives in development.
Assessment:

A written review essay of 5000 words (100%) due during the examination period.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:

Texts will be determined in consultation with the 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 should:

  • think critically (for example, about development and its measures);
  • obtain information to evaluate propositions (about the principles of development);
  • write coherent and researched projects.
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/study/ads/
Notes:

This subject is core for students who are enrolled in BA Honours (Development Studies) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Develoment Studies).
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Development Studies

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