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 ANU will present aspects of their research to the class.

The course will provide the PhB students with the following abilities and skills:

1. To understand the nature of research across a range of disciplines.

2. To appreciate the nature of research, including the importance of methodology and methods, and of the unforeseen challenges and outcomes which can occur in a research project.

Three small exercises/essays (750wds 15% each) and one 2500 word essay (55%).

There will be 12-13 two-hour weekly seminars during the semester. Students will be required to write one short diagnostic essay (1000 words) and one long research essay (4000 words). In addition, each student will make a short 10 minute presentation to the class about their own research essay topic.

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

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