Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
Students undertake a reading program and research project in an area of history and on a topic 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 HYM5070 will be able to demonstrate:
- the ability to plan, implement and complete a research program in a specific field of history under the supervision of academic staff;
- a comprehensive knowledge of the main themes, questions and issues of a particular field of historical studies;
- an awareness of the major methodological, theoretical and thematic issues raised by their project;
- an ability to develop sound conclusions and interpretations based upon the critical analysis of a range of evidence; and
- 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
