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PLM5010

Terrorism and Security Studies Research Project ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Postgraduate
(ARTS)

Leader: Pete Lentini

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 terrorism-related topic of their choice under staff supervision through preparing a 9,000 word project.

Objectives: Upon completing this subject students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate skills to conduct original research independently. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills. 3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of conceptual and empirical issues pertaining to terrorism studies. 4. Demonstrate their written communication skills across a 9,000 word project.

Assessment: Written work comprised of a 9,000 word research project: 100%

Contact Hours: Fortnightly supervisory meetings

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 48 points of the Master of Terrorism and Security Studies