Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

APG5760 - Research Dissertation in English as an International Language

24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL

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

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2011 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Assoc Prof Farzad Sharifian

Notes

Previously coded EIL5001

Synopsis

In this unit, student will have an opportunity to embark on a research project (15,000 - 18,000 words) that will address an issue relevant to the role of English as an International Language. The topic should be selected before enrolment in the unit.

Objectives

On completion of the project, students will have completed an original piece of research which demonstrates a contribution to the discipline.

Assessment

Thesis (15000 to 18000 words): 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Farzad Sharifian

Prerequisites

APG4735, APG4734, APG4347, and one of the following: APG4733, APG4652/APG5652, APG4348/APG5348, APG5349, APG4635/APG5635; Students must achieve a minimum of Distinction average for the completed Master's coursework units prior to enrolment in this unit; Students must submit a 500 word summary of their proposed research project and obtain approval from the course coordinator prior to enrolment in this unit.