Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

EDF6009 - Special topic in research

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Offered	Clayton First semester 2011 (Off-campus Evening) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Off-campus block of classes) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Off-campus Evening) Hong Kong Term 1 2011 (Off-campus) Singapore Term 1 2011 (Off-campus) Singapore Term 2 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Scott Bulfin (Honours-module 2 only); Mr Damon Anderson (Holmesglen-Gordon students); Professor Mike Askew (T1 Singapore PhD); Dr Jenny Miller (T2 Singapore MEd-TESOL); Prof. Susan Webb (T2 Singapore, LPC/MOL & EC) and Dr Joseph Agbenyega (Singapore T2, EC Group)

Synopsis

This 12 point unit is primarily designed for postgraduate / higher degree by research students. The unit consists of any combination of modules of existing units (i.e. modules 1 and 2 of EDF 6005, 6006, 6007, and 6008) or other approved content.

Objectives

Staff using EDF 6009 should be able to specify outcomes that are equivalent to outcomes achieved in existing units of methodology suite. These are likely to include outcomes or module 1 (i.e. core unit), outcomes from other modules, or other approved outcomes.

Assessment

Work requirements which explore research issues and problems comprising 8000 words that meet specified objectives.

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Amanda Berry

Contact hours

3 hours per week