ATS4235 - Selected topics in theory and practice - 2017

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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

Faculty

Arts

Organisational Unit

School of Media, Film and Journalism

Coordinator(s)

Dr Daniel Black

Not offered in 2017

Synopsis

This unit introduces advanced students to an independent program of reading and reflection on research topics. Staff members advise, supervise, and support each enrolled student's chosen reading/research program. Students may develop a program of research reading or workshops on a chosen theoretical or empirical topic. Students may respond through research essay or performance in accordance with their discipline. The aim of the unit is to foster self-reliant research capacity and independent thinking and reflection.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate enhanced capacity for independent research, thinking and program development.

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.

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Chief examiner(s)

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

Prohibitions

ATS4728

ATS4760

ATS4775

APG4423