HUMN8017 Writing, World Histories and Lives:Extended Research Project
| Offered By | Interdisciplinary Humanities Group |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Humanities |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 12 units |
| Course Description | Students enrolled in the Writing, World Histories and Lives 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 of extended length. 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 |
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. 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 the Liberal Arts. 4. skills in thesis planning and writing that are necessary for students contemplating further research projects and for those considering enrolling in a higher degree program (such as the MLA Hons or a PhD). |
| Indicative Assessment | 10,000-12,000 words of written assessment (or equivalent 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. |
| Workload | . |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Cultural Studies |
| Requisite Statement | . |
| Recommended Courses | All other courses listed in the Writing, World Histories and Lives sub-plan of Liberal Arts program but especially HUMN8001: Interdisciplinary Humanities Research. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Prescribed Texts | Nil |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts (Writing, World Histories and Lives) and Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts (Writing, World Histories and Lives) |
| Academic Contact | Ned.Curthoys@anu.edu.au |
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