PLM5000

Research Dissertation ( 24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: Richard Devetak

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

Synopsis: Students will have an opportunity to conduct in-depth research into a topic of their choice under staff supervision.

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