Gender Studies Thesis Part 1 (GEND40006)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
A research topic will be selected in consultation with the allocated supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 50-point requirement for this yearlong subject. Students are expected to attend regular, documented consultations as arranged with their supervisor over the two semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be of at least a half an hour in duration.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Develop and complete a significant research project which is written up and presented as a 15,000 word dissertation
- Develop skills in scholarly investigation and critical analysis appropriate to Gender Studies
- Enhance research capacity and improve writing skills under supervision.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research
- Be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor
- Be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates
- Have enhanced writing skills in both a critical and creative manner
- Be able to manage time and study resources over two consecutive semesters
- Possess advanced skills of critical thinking and analysis
- Possess an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly, economically and effectively
- Have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
- GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEND40005 | Gender Studies Research Methods | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
GEND40004 Gender Studies 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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
One presentation at a work-in-progress seminar, either in the student's School, or as part of a dedicated, cross-Schools Gender Studies Honours workshop.
| N/A | |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. GEND40006 and GEND40007 together):
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Joshua Pocius 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator CQ Quinan 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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 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).
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- 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:
- GEND40006 Gender Studies Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- GEND40007 Gender Studies 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 (GEND40006 and GEND40007)
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 8 November 2024