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Critical Analytical Skills (MULT20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: olivia.nicol@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the fundamental analytic skills that are used in social science research. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of social science research and become familiar with different methods of inquiry in the social sciences, with an emphasis on qualitative approaches, including their respective strengths and limitations. Students will also become able to reflect on their own position in the world as this relates to knowledge production and ways of knowing. Through examples and activities students learn to critically assess the quality of social research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Understand and reflect on the philosophical foundations of social science research and on how different positions relate to students' own view of the world
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of different ways of knowing, including Indigenous ways of knowing
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of a range of research methods and analytical approaches and be able to compare and contrast associated strengths and limitations in knowledge production
- Understand how to critically assess the quality of social research and associated ethical issues
- Work effectively in groups and negotiate any problems that may arise in doing so
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate in-depth analytical and reflexive skills that will be useful upon entering the workforce.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
A minimum of 25 credit points of Level 1 Criminology, Sociology or Politics and International Studies subjects
OR
A minimum of 25 credit points of Arts Discovery/Approved Arts Foundation/Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects
OR
A minimum of 12.5 credit points of Arts Discovery/Approved Arts Foundation/Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects and A minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 1 Criminology, Sociology or Politics and International Studies subjects
OR
Admission into one of the following: GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts, GC-ARTS Graduate Certificate in Arts
Art Discovery/Approved Arts Foundation/Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| No longer available | |||
| LANG10001 | Language | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| No longer available | |||
| No longer available | |||
| INDG10002 | First Peoples in a Global Context | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| No longer available | |||
| ARTS10002 | Arts Discovery |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics & International Studies or Criminology or Sociology at Level 1
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Reflective writing pieces (1-3 pieces)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Group work with peer assessment (the groups consisting of 3-5 students)
| Mid semester | 30% |
A research essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | 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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Olivia Nicol Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 31.5 contact hours: A 1.5 hour lecture per week for 10 weeks and one 1.5 hour tutorial per week for 11 weeks. The lectures and tutorials are staggerred and cover the 12 weeks of semester. Total time commitment 170 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
Email: olivia.nicol@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
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Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Required readings will be available electronically via the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
- Subject notes
MULT20003 Critical Analytical Skills is a compulsory subject for students majoring in Politics and International Studies, or Criminology, or Sociology.
This subject is also compulsory in the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Politics and International Studies), (Criminology), (Sociology).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Major Anthropology Major Criminology Major Politics and International Studies Major Sociology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further 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: 19 March 2024