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INM4499

Special Reading Course in Indonesian Studies ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(ARTS)

Leader: Dr Brett Hough

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

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: 1. devise and conceptualise a research project; 2. develop a viable research strategy; and 3. present logical, coherent arguments both orally and in writing.

Assessment: Annotated bibliography (1000 words)10%; Research proposal (2000 words)20%; Research report (6000 words) 60%; Oral presentation of report 10%

Contact Hours: A weekly thirty minute meeting.