Postgraduate - UnitAPG5760 - Research Dissertation in languages, cultures and linguistics

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24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	English as an International Language
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Louisa Willoughby

Notes

Previously coded EIL5001

Synopsis

A 15,000-18,000 research thesis allowing specialisation in a relevant topic, supervised by one or more staff members of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics who are expert in the selected field of study. Prior to the start of semester, students intending to enrol in this unit must devise their topic, arrange a suitable supervisor and seek approval to enrol from their course co-ordinator.

Outcomes

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)

Dr Louisa Willoughby

Prerequisites

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.