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Linguistics & Applied Linguistics Thesis (LING40014)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: jmulder@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: jmulder@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject entails an original supervised research project on a topic approved by the Honours coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have completed supervised research on an advanced topic in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics;
- have prepared a poster of the results of their research;
- have completed a thesis of 15,000 words on their research;
- be able to write a sustained piece of original argumentation;
- be able to survey an area of knowledge, taking into account all relevant literature on the topic.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- be able to plan, carry through and write up an original piece of research;
- be able to understand the way in which broader issues translate into particular testable questions;
- be able to write clearly and incisively about complex technical issues in the field.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to Honours or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
LING40012
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 [100%]
Students are also required to prepare and present a poster of their research at a poster session held at the end of the 6th week of the second semester of enrolment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jean Mulder 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 680 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: jmulder@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jean Mulder 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 680 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: jmulder@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Total 680 hours, over 2 consecutive semesters
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Last updated: 3 November 2022