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Anthropology Thesis Part 1 (ANTH40009)
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
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the Anthropology Honours/Graduate Diploma (Advanced) Program coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully cmplete this subject will:
- be familiar with the techniques and concepts involved in preparation of the review of a literature relating to particular research topics in anthropology;
- be able to select a research question and to design a program using the most appropriate techniques to gather the information on which an answer to the question can be developed;
- be able to analyse data and reach sensible conclusions; and
- be capable of presenting these results in written and oral form so that they are comprehensible to persons who are not experts in the field.
Generic skills
Students who successfully cmplete this subject will:
- have practice in conducting independent library research and, where appropriate, research with human subjects;
- have experience of advanced methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills;
- have acquired awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication; and
- have acquired awareness of the requirements of ethical practice in relation to research with human subjects and familiarity with the codes of practice required by the University of Melbourne.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH40007 | Anthropology & Social Theory Thesis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| ANTH40008 | Anthropology 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. ANTH40009 and ANTH40010 together):
- A thesis of 15,000 words due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
- The following Hurdle Requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final Thesis:
- 1.Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings
- 2.Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the Semester of thesis enrolment
- 3.Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year
- 4.Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.
- Please note that Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Amanda Gilbertson 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 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Amanda Gilbertson 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 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 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:
- ANTH40009 Anthropology Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- ANTH40010 Anthropology 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 (ANTH40009 and ANTH40010).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with Thesis supervisor.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Informal specialisation Anthropology - Links to additional information
- 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