Literature Review (PHIL90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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 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
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
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022