LAL Thesis Part 1 (LING40015)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject entails an original supervised research project on a topic approved by the Honours coordinator.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have completed supervised research on an advanced topic in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
  • Have prepared a poster of the results of their research
  • Have completed a thesis of 15,000 words on their research
  • Be able to write a sustained piece of original argumentation
  • Be able to survey an area of knowledge, taking into account all relevant literature on the topic.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to plan, carry through and write up an original piece of research
  • Be able to understand the way in which broader issues translate into particular testable questions
  • Be able to write clearly and incisively about complex technical issues in the field.

Last updated: 4 March 2025