Anthropology Thesis Part 1 (ANTH40009)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the Anthropology Honours/Graduate Diploma (Advanced) Program coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully cmplete this subject will:
- be familiar with the techniques and concepts involved in preparation of the review of a literature relating to particular research topics in anthropology;
- be able to select a research question and to design a program using the most appropriate techniques to gather the information on which an answer to the question can be developed;
- be able to analyse data and reach sensible conclusions; and
- be capable of presenting these results in written and oral form so that they are comprehensible to persons who are not experts in the field.
Generic skills
Students who successfully cmplete this subject will:
- have practice in conducting independent library research and, where appropriate, research with human subjects;
- have experience of advanced methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills;
- have acquired awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication; and
- have acquired awareness of the requirements of ethical practice in relation to research with human subjects and familiarity with the codes of practice required by the University of Melbourne.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
- GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ANTH40007 Anthropology & Social Theory Thesis
ANTH40008 Anthropology Thesis
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 |
|---|---|---|
A thesis due at the end of the second semester of enrolment
| due at 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. ANTH40009 and ANTH40010 together):
*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.
Please note that Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Green Mode of delivery On Campus (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 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 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).
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in:
- ANTH40009 Anthropology Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- ANTH40010 Anthropology 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 (ANTH40009 and ANTH40010).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024