German Thesis Part 1 (GERM40016)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Research on a selected topic to be approved by the Head of the German section, in consultation with the thesis supervisor.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have understood and applied the relevant research methods in their chosen field of German studies;
  • have achieved the level of linguistic and methodological competency required for postgraduate studies in German; and
  • have demonstrated their ability to do guided research at Honours level.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
  • show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument; and
  • demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

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

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GERM40015 German 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. GERM40016 and GERM40017 together):

  • A thesis of 12,000 words written in German or a thesis of 15,000 words if written in English due in the second semester of enrolment.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorLeo Kretzenbacher
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, 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 commitment680 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

    Semester 1 contact information

    langb@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorBirgit Lang
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, 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 commitment680 hours
    Teaching period23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018
    Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018
    Census date31 August 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 September 2018
    Assessment period ends16 November 2018

    Semester 2 contact information

    langb@unimelb.edu.au

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:

  • GERM40016 German Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • GERM40017 German 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 (GERM40016 and GERM40017).

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022