Research in Contemporary Jewish Studies (JEWI30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This capstone subject offers students majoring in Hebrew and Jewish Studies the opportunity to extend and deepen their knowledge of the topic, sharpen their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature, and acquire substantial skills in planning and executing a research project. Throughout this subject, students will utilise their knowledge of Jewish and Hebrew literature and language to develop evaluative reflections on the significant contributions of Jewish society, culture, philosophy, literature, language, history, and the arts. It is only available to students taking the Hebrew and Jewish Studies major.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Form and express persuasive opinions through about a range of key topics relevant to the study of Israeli and Jewish life and culture
- Prepare and create an applied research project
- Communicate research findings effectively to different audiences
- Synthesize and present an in-depth analysis of historical and contemporary narratives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing from diverse sources and perspectives.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Examine the social, historical, and cultural contexts influencing language usage within various communities
- Communicate ideas effectively through written and oral means
- Incorporate analytical skills, critical thinking and independent learning
- Manage tasks efficiently, including arranging priorities, organizing resources, and optimizing workflows to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
- Develop proficiency in cross-cultural analysis and intercultural communication skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Hebrew and Jewish Studies major or minor within the Bachelor of Arts, or the Hebrew specialisation of the Diploma in Languages. This subject is not available to students as breadth.
Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Languages students are required to complete 37.5 points of level 2 subjects in the major/specialisation before enrolling into this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor of Arts students should endeavour to take the capstone in their final semester of study after completion of 25 points at third year.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Project description including milestones, workplan and deliverables
| Week 6 | 15% |
A research essay in Hebrew or English on a prescribed topic in consultation with the co-ordinator
| Week 12 | 85% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | 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 |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dvir Abramovich Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours: a 1-hour meeting with supervisor per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts Course Graduate Certificate in Language and Cultural Literacy Course Diploma in Languages Course Professional Certificate in Language and Cultural Literacy - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025