ISL590 Dissertation for Islamic Studies (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One sesssion
Abstract:
This subject provides an opportunity for students to undertake a research on Islamic Studies. It comprises of a 12,000 word research project on a topic which has been touched upon by one of the subjects they have studied so far in their Islamic Studies course. The research will advance theoretical and/or practical understanding of the chosen topic.
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ISL590
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Students will need to have a foundational knowledge in Islamic Studies by completing other subjects on Islamic Studies before attemoting the dissertation.
Enrolment restrictions:
Master of Islamic Studies
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a high order of skill in planning and implementing a research project;
- be able to demonstrate a deeper level of knowledge in a particular area of Islamic Studies;
- be able to demonstrate a level of expertise on scholarship that exists in a particular area of Islamic Studies;
- be able to produce a thorough, carefully reasoned report which demonstrates an in-depth understanding of a specific area of knowledge or inquiry; and
- be able to demonstrate effective reference and critical engagement with the relevant literature.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The supervisor will give guidance to the student in the following areas:
- management of a research project
- literature reviews and surveys
- collection and analysis of data
- evaluation and interpretation of analysis
- written presentation of research findings
- professional issues associated with research, including ethics and supervision
- preparation for publishing findings in appropriate journals
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.