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Asian Studies Thesis Part 1 (ASIA40004)
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
Semester 2
Overview
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Students will be required to write a thesis of 15,000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.
Students should contact the subject coordinator in the first week of semester regarding a topic and appointing a supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- be able to evaluate research and academic writing relating to Asian cultures and societies;
- be able to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations;
- possess an advanced understanding of major issues relating to Asian cultures and societies; and
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- be able to evaluate research and academic writing relating to Asian cultures and societies;
- be able to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations;
- possess an advanced understanding of major issues relating to Asian cultures and societies;
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research; and
- 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
This subject is only available to students enrolled in a BH-Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) or a GD-Arts, Graduate Diploma (Advanced).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ASIA40002
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ASIA40003 | Asian Studies Thesis | No longer available |
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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ASIA40004 and ASIA40005 together):
- A thesis of 15,000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Vedi Hadiz 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 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Vedi Hadiz 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 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).
Additional delivery details
This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in:
- ASIA40004 Asian Studies Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- ASIA40005 Asian Studies Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.
Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (ASIA40004 and ASIA40005).
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 Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Informal specialisation Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Asian Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Asian Studies
Last updated: 3 November 2022