Anthropology & Social Theory Thesis (ANTH40007)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the course coordinator and under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should



  • be familiar with the methods and concepts employed in the preparation of a review of the literature on research topics in anthropology and social theory.
  • be able to devise a research question.
  • be able to design a program of research from which an answer to the research question can be developed.
  • have mastered methods and techniques of analysis of data.
  • have written a sustained evidence-based thesis in a style comprehensible to non-experts in the field

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should

  • show initiative in self-directed research
  • demonstrate an ability to identify, collect and collate data relevant to a research question
  • demonstrate an ability to critically analyse and evaluate data
  • be able to communicate the aims and outcomes of research intelligibly and economically

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Honours and postgraduate diploma students can only enrol in one of ANTH40007 and ANTH40008. ANTH40007 is the thesis subject for New Generation Arts students who have completed the major in Anthropology and Social Theory.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A thesis, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment

  • 15,000 words
Hurdle requirement: *		End of second semester of enrolment100%

Additional details

Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day.

*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.

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAmanda Gilbertson
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester
    Total time commitment20 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    amanda.gilbertson@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorAmanda Gilbertson
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester
    Total time commitment20 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    amanda.gilbertson@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

an average of 20 hours each week

Additional delivery details

Enrolment in Anthropology Honours or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced).

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with Thesis supervisor.

  • Subject notes

    Note: Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters.

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/ssps

  • 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