Leader: Carolyn James

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Students undertake a reading program and research project in the field of history decided in consultation with the course coordinator and potential supervisor. Students will carry out their research and write a research paper under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.

Objectives

A student successfully completing HYM4100A and HYM4100B will be able to demonstrate:

1. the ability to plan, implement and complete a major research program under the supervision of academic staff;
2. a comprehensive knowledge of the main themes, questions and issues of a particular field of study;
3. an awareness of the major methodological, theoretical and thematic issues raised by their project;
4. an ability to develop sound conclusions and interpretations based upon the critical analysis of a range of evidence; and
5. the fluent, effective and coherent communication of research findings and relevant theoretical and conceptual conclusions.

Assessment

Research paper (9000 words): 100%.

Contact hours

1-2 hours of meetings per week with supervisor