ITA4000

Honours Dissertation (24 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Susanna Scarparo and Annamaria Pagliaro

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2004 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of their dissertation students should develop research skills which include: 1. The ability to define the aims of a research project, formulating research questions and structuring them into a coherent argument. 2. The ability to define their research project's theoretical framework,establishing links between the project and previous ones, if they exist. 3. The ability to conduct focused reading. 4. The ability to develop relevant bibliographies, examining the sources critically. 5. The ability to develop advanced academic writing skills.

Assessment: Assessment Written (15-18,000 words): 100%

Prerequisites: 48 points in Italian Studies - average of 70% or more in 3 units taken at third-year level and one of second-year level.