Contemporary Chinese Studies Thesis 2 (CHIN90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Refer to Minor Thesis Part 1 for details - 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 oral and written 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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-CONTCS Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN90009 | Contemporary Chinese Studies Thesis 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Additional details
Refer to CHIN90009 Contemporary Chinese Studies Thesis 1 for details.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Anthony Spires Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 26 hours. 52 hours in total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2). Regular documented meetings with the supervisor(s) over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least monthly and should be at least half an hour's duration, either in person or online. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Anthony Spires Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 26 hours. 52 hours in total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2). Regular documented meetings with the supervisor(s) over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least monthly and should be at least half an hour's duration, either in person or online. Total time commitment 510 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
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025