Undergraduate - UnitATS4809 - International studies dissertation part 2

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	History
Offered	Malaysia Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Susie Protschky

Notes

Previously coded INT4000(B)

Synopsis

As for ATS4808 Dissertation Part 1.

Outcomes

It is expected that students undertaking this unit will be able to:

Undertake independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor
Identify and develop key research questions 3. Pursue a program of research leading to the presentation of a dissertation
Demonstrate an ability to develop a sustained, coherent and logical argument within the dissertation
Critically analyse the evidence used to support an argument or line of thinking
Demonstrate a command of the literature relevant to the particular area of International Studies under investigation and an understanding of how the research interacts with that literature
Critically discuss and evaluate both primary and secondary sources that are relevant to the particular question under investigation
Review and apply to their research relevant theoretical and conceptual questions that underpin the particular question investigation
Demonstrate an understanding of the methodological issues surrounding approaches to the particular area of International Studies under investigation

Assessment

Dissertation (15,000-18,000 words) : 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Susie Protschky

Workload requirements

Regular supervisory meetings and participation in a general seminar

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

International studies

Prohibitions

AZA4809