INM4499 - Special Reading Course in Indonesian Studies

Leader: Dr Brett Hough

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (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.

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.