HUMN8007 Cultural and Environmental Heritage Research Project
| Offered By | Interdisciplinary Humanities Group |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Humanities |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Students enrolled in the Cultural and Environmental Heritage sub-plan of the Liberal Arts program may seek the approval of the program coordinator to undertake an independent research project. The course enables students to undertake an independent research project. The aim of the project is to allow students to apply the conceptual and methodological skills they have developed in the program to a particular research question or case study linked to their academic or professional interests. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Course aims: The aims of this course are to: 1. demonstrate independent thought and the ability to identify and construct a coherent research question. 2. synthesise and articulate key concepts in the various disciplines that contribute to the field of heritage studies, and demonstrate effective interdisciplinary thinking. 3. apply methodological, conceptual and analytic tools to advanced level research into heritage studies. 4. conduct data-collection, analysis, and verbal and written presentation at the standard of a postgraduate degree. 5. model best practice and have a commitment to ethical, reflective practice in heritage studies. Learning outcomes: On completing this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. skills in written and verbal expression for a variety of relevant academic and / or professional purposes. 2. skills in interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to apply theoretical ideas to case studies developed from personal observation. 3. skills required for humanities research and museum work. This includes data-collection, analysis, and verbal and written presentation at the standard of a postgraduate degree. 4. Model best practice and have a commitment to ethical, reflective practice in regard to heritage studies. |
| Indicative Assessment | 5000-6000 words of written assessment or project-based work. The nature of the inquiry will be established at the commencement of the teaching period through a written proposal that will be developed in consultation between the student and supervising lecturer and then submitted to the program coordinator for formal approval. |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Museums and Collections, Policy Studies, and Resource Management and Environmental Science |
| Requisite Statement | Entry to the course requires the permission of the Course Coordinator. |
| Recommended Courses | All other courses listed in Cultural and Environmental Heritage sub-plan of Liberal Arts program. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts, Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts, Master of Liberal Arts (Museums and Collections), and Master of Liberal Arts (Cultural and Environmental Heritage) |
| Other Information |
This course is available both as a face-to-face course for students based in Canberra and also as a distance (fully online) course for external students. The online course materials will be available through http://wattlecourses.anu.edu.au/
Please contact the course convenor in advance if you intend to take this course as an online unit. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Sally May |
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.
