HUMN8018 Cultural and Environmental Heritage: Extended 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 | 12 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 of extended length. 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 |
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. 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. |
| 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 but especially HUMN8001: Interdisciplinary Humanities Research. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Prescribed Texts | Nil |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Practice, Master of Liberal Arts (Cultural and Environmental Heritage), and Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts |
| 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.
