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Research in Contemporary Jewish Studies (JEWI30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: dvir@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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
On completion of this subject, students 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
- Demonstrate practical experience in preparing and creating an applied research project
- Communicate research findings effectively to different audiences
- Demonstrate analytical and research methods skills that will be useful upon entering the workforce
- Demonstrate the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities in working effectively.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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
| End of semester | 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dvir Abramovich Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours: 1 x 1 hour seminar every week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 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
Email: dvir@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Hebrew and Jewish Studies - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024