Ancient World Studies Thesis (ANCW40013)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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An approved thesis topic selected in consultation with the fourth-year coordinator. The thesis is taken across two consecutive semesters, and is the result of the student’s own independent research.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will :
- demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research
- demonstrate specialist understanding of the subject being studied
- demonstrate advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject
- demonstrate a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will :
- develop skills necessary for postgraduate research.
- be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research
- be able to present material in draft form and engage in constructive discussion with the supervisor
- be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates and engage with ongoing debates in the field
- be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner
- be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- A thesis of 15000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment)
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Gijs Tol Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: gijs.tol@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 340 hours per semester.
Additional delivery details
This student is for student who are admitted to fourth-year Honours or Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Ancient World Studies.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Ancient World Studies - Links to additional information
Last updated: 30 October 2023