Cultural Studies Thesis (CULS40009)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Topics selected in consultation with the coordinator. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.
Please note this thesis subject is currently being phased out and is only available to students who commenced their postgraduate diploma program prior to 2013.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- developed their skills in the forms of scholarly and critical analysis and inquiry appropriate to cultural studies;
- brought an independent research project from inception and development to completion;
- learnt how to develop their research ideas and improve their writing skills under supervision; and
- significantly enhanced their understanding of a specific area of or methodology in cultural studies.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
- present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
- consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
- synthesise critical arguments and debates;
- test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;
- enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in the thesis must also complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (may be undertaken concurrently).
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CULS40012 SCRN40014
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCRN40016 | Screen & Cultural Studies Thesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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 on an approved topic, written over two consecutive semesters 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Chris Healy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 360 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
360 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Students who have completed the New Generation BA and admitted to honours in cinema & cultural studies or screen & cultural studies, will enrol in SCRN40016 Screen and Cultural Studies Thesis.
- Please note this thesis subject is currently being phased out and is only available to students who commenced their postgraduate diploma program prior to 2013.
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022