Anthropology Thesis (ANTH40008)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the course coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully cmplete this subject will:
- be familiar with the techniques and concepts involved in preparation of the review of a literature relating to particular research topics in anthropology;
- be able to select a research question and to design a program using the most appropriate techniques to gather the information on which an answer to the question can be developed;
- be able to analyse data and reach sensible conclusions;
- be capable of presenting these results in written and oral form so that they are comprehensible to persons who are not experts in the field.
Generic skills
Students who successfully cmplete this subject will:
- have practice in conducting independent library research and, where appropriate, research with human subjects.
- have experience of advanced methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills.
- have acquired awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication.
- have acquired awareness of the requirements of ethical practice in relation to research with human subjects and familiarity with the codes of practice required by the University of Melbourne.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Honours and Postgraduate Diploma students can only enrol in one of ANTH40007 and ANTH40008. ANTH40008 is the thesis subject for pre-2008 students who have completed the major in Anthropology.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH40007 | Anthropology & Social Theory Thesis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A thesis of 15,000 words due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
- The following Hurdle Requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final Thesis:
- 1. Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings
- 2. Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the Semester of thesis enrolment
- 3. Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year
- 4. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.
- Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Amanda Gilbertson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester Total time commitment 20 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
Time commitment details
An average of 20 hours each week
Additional delivery details
Enrolment in Anthropology Honours or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022