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HSY3005

Faculty of Arts

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Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedClayton First semester 2010 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2010 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Susie Protschky

Synopsis

Proposals to undertake a special reading unit should be prepared before the start of the semester, in order for the student to arrange a supervisor and finalise a viable study program (with a written contract detailing performance requirements and assessment methods).

Objectives

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

  1. Formulate and complete a substantial research project.
  2. Demonstrate independent research skills.
  3. Place relevant literature in its cultural, ideological and epistemological contexts by showing where it fits into the current state of knowledge.
  4. Display their acquaintance with some of the ongoing debates in the relevant discipline (archaeology, history, Jewish civilisation, theology).

Assessment

Written report as determined by supervisor (4500 words) 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Susie Protschky

Contact hours

Regular meetings with nominated supervisor

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

History

Prerequisites

Appropriate disciplinary minor