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AIS5000

Research Project in Australian Indigenous Studies ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Postgraduate
(ARTS)

Leader: Lynette Russell and Liz Reed

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Students enrolled in this unit will have the opportunity to conduct independent research into a topic of their choice related to Australian Indigenous Studies under staff supervision, through preparing a 9000 word project.

Objectives: Upon successfully completing this unit students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate skills to initiate and conduct independent research. 2. Demonstrate an appreciation of and commitment to ethical research. 2. Demonstrate advanced critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. 4. Demonstrate advanced written skills through the presentation of a 9000 word project.

Assessment: Written work comprised of a 9000 word research project: 100%

Contact Hours: Fortnightly supervisory consultations

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 48 points of the Master of Australian Studies (or other relevant Master degree)