Spanish & Latin American Thesis Part 1 (SPAN40007)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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The honours thesis in Spanish and Latin American Studies provides students with the opportunity to develop research techniques and to benefit from the experience of researching and writing an independent thesis on a topic of their choice. The thesis is normally written in Spanish but special permission may be obtained from the Head of the Spanish Section for the thesis to be written in English.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have understood and applied the relevant research methods in their chosen field of Spanish & Latin American studies;
  • have achieved the level of linguistic and methodological competency required for postgraduate studies in Spanish & Latin American studies; and
  • have demonstrated their ability to do guided research at honours level.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • be able to demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
  • be able to show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument; and
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

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
SPAN40006 Spanish & Latin American Studies 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 of 12,000 words written in Spanish or a thesis of 15,000 words if written in English

  • 12,000-15,000 words
Due in the second semester of enrolment100%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. SPAN40007 and SPAN40008 together):

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorMara Favoretto
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, 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 commitment680 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

    Email: mara.f@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorMara Favoretto
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, 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 commitment680 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

    Email: mara.f@unimelb.edu.au

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:

  • SPAN40007 Spanish & Latin American Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • SPAN40008 Spanish & Latin American 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 (SPAN40007 and SPAN40008).

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022