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Leader: Dr Brett Hough
Offered:
Not offered in 2005.
Synopsis: This unit allows students with special interests to study in depth a particular topic in Indonesian linguistics, literature or culture and society. Special permission to undertake this unit must be obtained from the Honours Coordinator for Indonesian Studies.
Objectives: After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of their chosen topic; 2. identify the key sources relevant to the topic; 3. develop a research proposal based on those sources; 4. write a detailed research report; 5. present a 20 minute oral presentation of their research findings. Aims: More generally students are expected to develop their abilities to: I.devise and conceptualise a research project; II.develop a viable research strategy; and III.present logical, coherent arguments both orally and in writing.
Assessment: Annotated bibliography (900 words)10%; Research proposal (1800 words)20%; Research report (5400 words) 60%; Oral presentation of report 10%
Contact Hours: A weekly thirty minute meeting.