Indonesian Thesis

Subject INDO40006 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points:

18.75

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End	26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol	13-Mar-2015
Census Date	31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail	08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End	20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol	07-Aug-2015
Census Date	31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail	25-Sep-2015

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment:

Time commitment totals 170 hours each semester.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year combined honours in Indonesian.

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

Dr Michael Ewing

Contact

Dr Michael Ewing

mce@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	Students will be required to write a thesis of 12 000 words on a topic in Indonesian language, literature, culture, society or another appropriate topic in Indonesian/Malaysian studies devised in consultation with the coordinator. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.
Learning Outcomes:	acquire skills to conduct independent research on complex problems. be able to present research findings in a in a disciplined, systematic way scholarly format. be able to explain materials from another culture using academic concepts.
Assessment:	A thesis of 12 000 words in English 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts:	None.
Recommended 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 Indonesia. 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:	None.

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