Minor Thesis (24 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Anna Margetts
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Through the completion of a thesis, under the guidance of a supervisor, students will have the experience of conducting a piece of specialised or advanced research on a specific linguistic topic of their choosing, presenting relevant background literature and frameworks, methodology, and results in a 16,000 word thesis. More generally students are expected to develop their abilities to: 1. Read critically. 2. Use analytic and interpretive skills in dealing with language data. 3. Assess evidence supporting various theories and thereby evaluate these theories. 4. Present logical, coherent arguments both orally and in writing.
Assessment: Thesis (16,000 words): 100%
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