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PASI8006 Navigating the Pacific: Mapping the Study and Research Resources

Offered By School of Culture, History and Language
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Pacific Studies
Offered in PASI8006 will not be offered in 2012
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course will provide students with the essential skills for studying and researching Pacific Island topics. Students will expand their existing information literacy skills for using primary and secondary sources for Pacific research.  The course will be complimented by field trips to local institutions where students will gain an understanding of the wide range of Pacific collections, resources and record formats available in Australia and the region.

 
Indicative Assessment
  1. Attendance (5%) and participation (10%)
  2. Information literacy questionnaire (5%)
  3. Field trip report (10%)
  4. Annotated bibliography and critical review (20%)
  5. Comparative analysis of source materials (20%)
  6. Research proposal and presentation (30%)
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 Non Language Asian Studies
Consent Required Departmental Consent Required
Programs Master of Asia-Pacific Studies and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies
Academic Contact Mr. Ewan Maidment, Mr. Deveni Temu, and Ms. Karina Taylor

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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