Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2010 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2010 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Natalie Doyle

Synopsis

This unit complements Reading in French Studies 1. It aims to provide the student with the opportunity to investigate an additional field inquiry relevant to their chose topic of research. In consultation wit the unit coordinator andr the chosen discipline's coordinator, students will be required to do a preliminary bibliographical search, both in available libraries and online databases, followed by a critical appraisal in essay form of relevant disciplinary literature.

Fifth year level students will be expected to investigate more theoretically oriented literature.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. understand, discuss and analyse different theoretical issues pertinent to the disciplinary area chosen
2. develop and express an understanding of the specificity of the various disciplinary paradigms
3. understand, discuss and analyse the issues raised by each paradigm and their relevance to various research projects
4. develop an ability to engage with, critique and compare existing research in the chosen discipline.

Fifth-year students employ a more sophisticated analysis and written presentation. They will be expected to read more widely and work at a higher level.

Assessment

Written project (equivalent to 6000words): 70%
Seminar activities(equivalent to 3000 words): 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Natalie Doyle

Contact hours

3 hour seminar per week, including use of e-learning platform (discussion, material delivery and collaboration) equivalent to a minimum of one weekly hour.

Prerequisites

Honours level in French or equivalent; Honours in cognate area with permission of teacher.

Co-requisites

FNM4930/5930 Directed Reading in French studies II can also be taken concurrently with FNM4920/5920 Directed Reading in French studies I.