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CHMD8002 Research Project in Culture, Health and Medicine

CHMD8002 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By School of Archaeology and Anthropology
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Culture, Health and Medicine
Offered in First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, and Second Semester, 2013
Unit Value 12 units
Course Description

This course involves students conceiving and planning a research project. Students will draw upon the key concepts learned in CHMD8014 and CHMD8004 when conceiving and planning the project. The research may be based on either fieldwork or literature research. The student will engage with a topic of their choice and prepare a research proposal and an ethics approval form if fieldwork is required for the proposed research. 

Learning Outcomes
  • Acquired academic writing skills;
  • Academic research skills;
  • Acquired presentation skills.
Indicative Assessment

research proposal (12,000 - 15,000 words) 100%

Course Classification(s) SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest Health, Medicine and the Body
Eligibility Students who have successfully passed CHMD8014 and CHMD8004.
Requisite Statement

 Departmental Consent.

Recommended Courses

Knoweldge and skills acquired in CHMD8014 and CHMD8004 are assumed.

Programs Master of Culture, Health and Medicine and Master of Culture, Health and Medicine
Academic Contact Dr. Graham Fordham

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.

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