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ARTS1101 Advanced Studies 1

First Year Course

Offered By Faculty of Arts
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Arts
Offered in First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The aim of this course is to introduce PhB students to the research process and to provide them with basic training in research skills and techniques while, at the same time, introducing them to the range of Arts disciplines available for study. Topics to be explored include research concepts, the role of paradigms, disciplinary discourses and practices and the writing-up process. Academics from a range of humanities and social science disciplines at the A.N.U. will present aspects of their research to the class.

Indicative Assessment

Three small exercises/essays (15% each) and one 2500 word essay (55%).

Workload

Two seminar hours per week for 12 weeks

Requisite Statement

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Philosophy degree program (Faculty Consent)

Other Information

ARTS 1101 is compulsory for any student entering the PhB program.

Academic Contact Dr Jeremy Shearmur

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