German 4: Research Project (GERM40002)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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The subject enables students to complete a 5000-word research project in German or English on a topic to be approved by their supervisor and by the subject co-ordinator. The subject's aim is to train students in carrying out a substantial piece of work in preparation for the Honours, MA and PhD theses. The areas of research may be connected with the subjects offered this year, or in another area connected with the research interests of staff. On completion of the project, students should have extended and deepened their knowledge of the chosen topic, sharpened their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature, and acquired substantial skills in planning and executing a research program on a specific topic.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have extended and deepened their knowledge of the chosen topic;
- have sharpened their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature;
- have acquired substantial skills in planning and executing a research program on a specific topic;
- obtained valuable experience with a view to subsequent research projects such as an MA and PhD thesis.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have acquired research skills: through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods;
- have developed written communication skills: through essay and assignment preparation and writing;
- have an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of German and Swedish culture and society, and by formulating arguments;
- have developed critical thinking and analytical skills: through required and recommended reading and essay writing, and by assessing the strength of arguments.
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
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A research essay
| 100% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alison Lewis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Fortnightly meetings with the supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Only students admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced), Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) or fourth-year honours in German, may enrol in this subject.
European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed 37.5 points of European studies at second/third year and the language prerequisite for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) German Specialisation (formal) German Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS German - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022