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Social Theory Thesis (SOTH40004)
HonoursPoints: 18.75Not available in 2019
Overview
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An approved topic will be selected in consultation with the coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- have knowledge of the major ideas and theories of classical and contemporary social theory;
- have background in the classical and contemporary social theory on which to base further research and study in the area;
- have experience of thinking systematically about difficult intellectual problems of an abstract nature;
- have practice conducting research, speaking articulately, writing clearly and reading with attention to detail;
- have experience with methods of critical analysis and argument employed in social theory, leading to improved general reasoning and analytical skills.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- develop skills in written and oral communication;
- conduct independent research;
- make appropriate use of primary and secondary sources in mounting an argument;
- form defensible judgements based on a critical evaluation of conflicting arguments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the Social Theory Honours program or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Social Theory at the undergraduate level
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
- A thesis of 12 000 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.
- Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
360 hours
Additional delivery details
Research Subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor.
- Subject notes
Please note this thesis subject is currently being phased out and is only available to students who commenced their Honours/PD-Arts program prior to 2013. Students wishing to enrol in Honours/PD-Arts from 2013 will need to enrol in a 50 point thesis subject (SOLS90002) as per the course requirements for BH-Arts & PD-Arts.
This is the Thesis subject for students studying the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Theory and for pre 2008 students completing Social Theory combined honours.
Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters.
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- 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