12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Coordinator(s)
Director of relevant Graduate Program
Unit guides
Offered
- First semester 2017 (Flexible)
- Second semester 2017 (Flexible)
- Summer semester A 2017 (Flexible)
- Trimester 2 2017 (Flexible)
Notes
- Students need to contact the Arts Student ServicesArts Student Services (http://future.arts.monash.edu/contact-arts/) desk to enrol in the unit.
- The unit may be offered as part of the Summer Arts ProgramSummer Arts Program (http://www.monash.edu/students/courses/arts/summer-program.html).
Synopsis
Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, students will conduct independent research on an appropriate topic.
Outcomes
Upon successfully completing this subject students will be able to:
- Develop a model or conceptualisation of the proposed research project including methodological approach and research questions;
- Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the literature relevant to the project;
- Research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice in their discipline;
- Critically analyse and communicate research findings and limitations of the project.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
See also Unit timetable information
Chief examiner(s)
This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Cultural and creative industries
Indigenous cultures and histories
International development practice
International diplomacy and trade
International sustainable tourism management
Political violence and counter-terrorism
Teaching world Englishes for international communication
Theatre and performance
Prerequisites
This unit is only available to students enrolled in an Masters degree from the Faculty of Arts. Approval of Course Coordinator required.