Dissertation

This subject is not offered in 2014.

180 hours per semester.

740-359 Music Research or 740-432 The Ethnography of Music, or equivalent by permission of the coordinator.

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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 will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Students will conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project, and present a paper at a conference organised by the School of Music mid-way through the 2 semesters of enrolment.

On completion of this subject students should:

• demonstrate a command of both standard literature and writings at the current scholarly forefront of the chosen field
• develop the capacity for independent and original research and the ability to, plan and execute a substantial research project.

Attendance at twelve seminars during the 2 semesters of enrolment (5%); a 12000 word dissertation due no later than 5.00 pm on the last day of the second semester of enrolment (95%); presentation of two work-in-progress reports.

A Dissertation Guidelines Handbook will be available prior to the commencement of semester.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have developed:

• a capacity for independent critical thought
• an openness to new ideas
• knowledge, skills and practices that provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.