DTS4500(B)

Research Dissertation Part 2 ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Rob Baum

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

Synopsis: As for DTS4500(A)

Objectives: On completion of DTS4500, students should have: 1. Acquired and demonstrated an appropriate level of expertise in the application of contemporary theoretical models in the study of theatre and performance processes to a specific research question. 2. Gained knowledge and experience in the nature and practice of research methodology, and in the application of distinctive disciplinary models. 3. Developed skills in the gathering, analysis and organization of research materials. 4. Enhanced their capacities for clear, coherent and sophisticated argument in both oral and written form.

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

Contact Hours: Private research and supervisory contact totalling an average of 24 hours each week

Corequisites: DTS4000 or DTS4120 and one other Honours level unit, as approved by the Honours co-ordinator in consultation with the student's supervisor

Prohibitions: DTS4600, DTS4700