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Chinese Thesis Part 1 (CHIN40006)
HonoursPoints: 25Online and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students will be required to write a thesis of 15,000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning China.
- have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations.
- have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding China.
- have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with China. and
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning China.
- have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations.
- have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding China.
- have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with China.
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.
- Examine complex and important cultural materials from a scholarly perspective and present arguments in structured formats.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 |
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CHIN40005 | Chinese 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A thesis
| Towards the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CHIN40006 and CHIN40007 together).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Shaoming Zhou Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Regular, 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 commitment 680 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Shaoming Zhou Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, 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 commitment 680 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
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:
- CHIN40006 Chinese Thesis (25 points) and
- CHIN40007 Chinese Thesis(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 (CHIN40006 and CHIN40007).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies
Last updated: 31 January 2024