PLM5000

Research Dissertation (24 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Richard Devetak

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successfully completing this subject, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate developed skills to read critically material from, and acquire knowledge of, a selected field of international relations. 2. Demonstrate developed skills in presenting such knowledge in an academically sound and convincing manner. 3. (a) Identify and develop a specific topic in the field of international relations for investigation; (b) demonstrate an awareness and command of the available sources; and (c) present a clear, logically ordered and sustained argument which meets high scholarly standards.

Assessment: Written work consisting of an 18,000 word research dissertation: 100%

Contact Hours: 0.5 hour supervisory meeting per fortnight

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 48 points of the M IR with at least a credit average