Special Study Research Project

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

This subject can only be undertaken with special permission from the Ancient World Studies discipline co-ordinator.

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

A special study based on one of the student's other subjects taken previously or concurrently. This subject can only be undertaken with special permission from the Ancient World Studies discipline co-ordinator. Enrolment is typically limited to Ancient World Studies or Classics majors who can demonstrate a need for the subject (e.g., unexpected changes in the level 3 curriculum, or mid-year completion).

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• acquire a good working knowledge of a chosen research topic;
• gain an in depth knowledge of research techniques and practice that may lead to honours study;
• develop critical thinking skills and be able to think in theoretical terms;
• develop effective written communication skills.

• 4000 words of assessment, due no later than the examination period (100%). The form of assessment can be negotiated between the students and the supervisor. For example, for research projects, assessment might take the form of one or two essays with a combined word count equalling 4,000 words. Projects involving ancient languages might involve continuous assessment equivalent to 4,000 words, at the discretion of the supervisor.

Hurdle requirement:

• All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five working days late assessment will not be marked.

Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the supervisor.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.