Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Students will be required to engage in a significant work of reading and research, and to write a dissertation of 15000 - 18000 words on a topic of their own choosing, under the supervision of a member of academic staff. Students will be assigned a supervisor and will be required to attend weekly supervisory meetings.

Objectives

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

1. Review a specific body of research in the field of Communications and Media Studies, and demonstrate a command of that literature;
2. Identify and develop key research questions;
3. Develop and implement a research project in the field of Communications and Media Studies;
4. Critically investigate a key issue in Communications and Media Studies;
5. Critically write up research findings;
6. Construct a critical argument that is sustained by relevant research;
7. Construct a cumulative argument that is sustained across a 15 - 18000 word thesis;
8. Undertake independent research with supervisory consultation.

Assessment

Research Project (15000-18000 words): 100%

Contact hours

Weekly supervisory meetings (a minimum of 1 hour per week) in addition to thesis research and writing

Prohibitions

APG4891 and APG4892