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Literature Review (PHIL90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject is intended as part of a student's preparation for writing their thesis, by ensuring that they have a proper knowledge of the contemporary literature in that area. The student will undertake a reading programme guided by their supervisor. The readings will be discussed with the supervisor or other appropriate people, either individually or in seminars.
Normally students will enrol in the Shorter thesis, concurrently with this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- acquire a familiarity with the contemporary research literature relating to their thesis topic.
- demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate this literature.
- acquire a critical understanding of important issues relating to their thesis.
- refine the critical skills necessary to undertake original research.
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
Written work totalling 5000 words, due at the end of semester (100%)
Note: The written work may take the form of either a single end of semester paper of 5000 words, or up to three critical notices 1700 words each. The form of assessment will be adapted to suit the particular project and will be agreed upon in writing within 2 weeks of the start of the semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Laura Schroeter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor throughout period of enrollment. 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
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is for students admitted to a relevant Master of Arts research degree
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be determined on a case by case basis in the light of the student's research topic.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Arts in Philosophy(Adv Seminars and Shorter Thesis)(CAPPE) Informal specialisation MA (AS&ST) Philosophy Informal specialisation MA (AS&ST) Applied Philosophy Specialisation (formal) Applied Philosophy - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022