Gender Studies Thesis

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

680 hours

Admission into BH-Arts.

GEND40005 Gender Studies Research Methods must be taken concurrently with the first semester of the thesis enrolment.

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.

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A research topic will be selected in consultation with the allocated supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 50-point requirement for this yearlong subject. Students are expected to attend regular, documented consultations as arranged with their supervisor over the two semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be of at least a half an hour induration.

Students who complete this subject will:

• Develop and complete a significant research project which is written up and presented as a 15 000 word dissertation;
• Develop skills in scholarly investigation and critical analysis appropriate to Gender Studies; and
• Enhance research capacity and improve writing skills under supervision.

• A thesis of 15, 000 words on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (100%).
• One 20-minute presentation at a work-in-progress seminar, either in the student’s School, or as part of a dedicated, cross-Schools Gender Studies Honours workshop.

Please Note: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Work submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 10% per day.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

• conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
• present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
• synthesise critical arguments and debates;
• enhance writing skills in both a critical and creative manner;
• manage time and study resources over two consecutive semesters;
• possess advanced skills of critical thinking and analysis;
• possess an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly, economically and effectively; and
• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.