Chinese Thesis

Subject CHIN40005 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
Total Time Commitment:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Prerequisites:

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

Coordinator

Dr Shaoming Zhou

Contact

Email: shaoming@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will be required to write a thesis of 15 000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.
Learning Outcomes:
  • have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning China.
  • have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations.
  • have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding China.
  • have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with China. and
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Assessment:

A thesis of 15 000 words (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment) 100%.
Prescribed 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 China.
  • have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations.
  • have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding China.
  • have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with China.
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
  • Examine complex and important cultural materials from a scholarly perspective and present arguments in structured formats.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Chinese
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Chinese
PD-ARTS Chinese

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