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Special Reading Topics in Economics (ECON90052)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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A subject of advanced study of topics in economics drawing on recently published articles or books and on-going research of staff and visitors. Details of specific topics to be covered each year will be provided to students a month before the beginning of the semester in which the subject is taught. Details of specific topics to be covered each year will be provided to students a month before the beginning of the semester in which the subject is taught.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe key themes and issues in a major topic in the area of economics;
- Generate a bibliography for publications and information on research on that topic;
- Critically evaluate the significance and research methodologies of the literature on that topic;
- Develop a synthesis of knowledge from the existing research literature on a major topic in the area of economics;
- Prepare a written report summarizing the main findings from a review of existing research literature.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision-making
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Approval of the Department of Economics Postgraduate Program Director.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON90002 | Microeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON90003 | Macroeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
An essay of 5000 words to be submitted in the second last week of semester (100%)
Assessment for Doctoral students:
- One 1000-word assignment due in Week 5 (30%)
- One 2000-word assignment due in Week 11 (50%)
- Two 10-minute oral presentations during the course of the semester. Notice of the timing of these presentations will be given one month before the start of the semester. (10% each)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester Total time commitment 170 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 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 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
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Last updated: 3 November 2022