Contemporary Chinese Studies Thesis 1 (CHIN90009)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject involves completion of a supervised thesis of 12,000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research. The thesis is to be submitted at the end of the second semester of enrolment and must be completed over two consecutive semesters.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a specialist understanding of the topic being studied
  • Show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the topic
  • Demonstrate advanced research methods skills
  • Show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the topic area
  • Demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research
  • Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research effectively and persuasively in written and oral form

Generic skills

Students who complete this subject should be able to:

  • Conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research
  • Present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor
  • Consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field
  • Synthesise critical arguments and debates
  • Test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates
  • Enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner
  • Manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.

Last updated: 4 March 2025