HSS401 Humanities and Social Science Honours Project/Dissertation (32)
Abstract
This is a research subject in which the student writes a dissertation on a topic approved by an appointed supervisor, showing awareness of scholarly debate and involving critical analysis of relevant materials in at least one of the Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines. The dissertation should demonstrate the student's capacity to assemble material, argue a case at an advanced level, and demonstrate critical thinking and interpretive judgement in developing new understanding in their field. The dissertation is written over two sessions and is to be a minimum of 15,000 words in length. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance | Bathurst Campus | Session 2 | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HSS401
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) students only |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of at least one discipline within the Humanities and Social Sciences
- be able to develop an appropriate bibliography
- be able to plan and execute a substantial scholarly research project with clarity and independence
- be able to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas in their chosen area of research
- be able to demonstrate critical thinking and interpretive judgement in developing new understanding in their field of study
- be able to demonstrate advanced competence in research methods appropriate to their chosen topic
- be able to apply advanced communication skills to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others.
- be able to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Having selected the topic, students will be guided by the supervisor.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.