Arabic Studies Thesis (ARBC40006)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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Students will be required to write a thesis of 15 000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
Stduents who successfully complete this subject will:
- have an ability to critically evaluate research and scholarly literature concerning Arabic studies;
- have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding Arabic studies;
- have the ability to discuss analytically social and cultural phenomena related to Arabic studies;
- have the ability to evaluate different methodological approaches to social and intellectual issues in the field of Arabic studies;
- have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in Arabic studies.
Generic skills
- have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature;
- have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations;
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research; and
- have the capacity to examine complex and important cultural materials from a scholarly perspective and present arguments in structured formats.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A thesis of 15 000 words (on Arabic language, linguistics, literature or another appropriate topic in Arabic studies) 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christina Mayer 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 170 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
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022