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Critical Analytical Skills (MULT20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the fundamental analytic skills that are used in social science research. It provides an introduction to the theoretical and epistemological foundations of social science research, familiarises students with the different methods of inquiry in the social sciences and provides an overview of key historical and contemporary debates and trends. Different theoretical approaches and their associated methods of inquiry will be introduced through practical examples in order to show their strengths and limitations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- List, describe and compare the theoretical and epistemological foundations of social science research and understand ethical issues associated with research;
- Critically understand, appreciate and recognize different theoretical perspectives in the social sciences, and different methods of research (both qualitative and quantitative);
- Learn to critique their own and others' work while identifying theoretical approaches and methods of inquiry that are used;
- Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of research and learn writing effectively to an academic audience;
- Work effectively in groups and negotiate any problems that may arise in doing so;
- Develop practical and analytical skills that will be useful upon entering the workforce.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
a minimum of 25 credit points of Level 1 Criminology, Sociology or Politics and International Studies subjects; or
a minimum of 25 credit points of Approved Arts Foundation/Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects; or
a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Approved Arts Foundation/Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects and a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 1 Criminology, Sociology or Politics and International Studies subjects; or
Admission into one of the following: GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts, GC-ARTS Graduate Certificate in Arts
Approved Arts Foundation/Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MULT10014 | Identity | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
MULT10015 | Language | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT10018 | Power | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT10016 | Reason | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
MULT10001 | First Peoples in a Global Context | No longer available | |
MULT10017 | Representation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics & International Studies or Criminology or Sociology at Level 1
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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In class practical tests
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Group work with peer assessment
| Mid semester | 30% |
A research essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Signe Ravn Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 31. 5 hrs total contact: 10 x 1.5 hour lecture and 11 x 1.5 hour tutorial per week for 11 weeks. The lectures and tutorials are staggerred and cover the 12 weeks of semester. Total time commitment 170 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
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Required readings will be available electronically via the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
- Subject notes
MULT20003 Critical Analytical Skills is a compulsory subject for students majoring in Politics and International Studies, or Criminology, or Sociology.
This subject is also compulsory in the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Politics and International Studies), (Criminology), (Sociology).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Major Anthropology Major Criminology Major Politics and International Studies Major Sociology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 19 March 2024