Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Unit is designed to guide students in the formulation of a research problem consciousness. This involves the ability to conduct a literature review to identify key issues and concepts, to argue the significance of pursuing research on a specific topic, to operationalise the key concepts relevant to sample, and to write a statement explaining their problem consciousness. Students will be exposed to obtrusive and unobtrusive methodologies for gathering data, reading texts, observation and participant observation, use of government data, interviewing and surveying. Various methods of recording data will also be introduced. Special attention is given to using resources about Asia in libraries.

Assessment

Written assignments (3500 words): 80%
Examination (1 hour): 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Beatrice Trefalt

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Japanese studies
Japanese
Indonesian studies
Indonesian
Chinese studies
Chinese language
Asian studies

Prerequisites

Completion of one or more units with considerable Asian content or by permission