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SOCA4110

Sociology and Anthropology Honours III

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1, Semester 2
OurimbahSemester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course develops a student's skills and competencies in the development and communication of research findings. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of one or more academic staff members, who act as the student's honours research supervisor or supervisors. The course operates in conjunction with SOCA4120 which is the second of two courses devoted to the Honours thesis in Sociology and Anthropology. SOCA4110 is largely concerned with data collection and analysis and involves carrying out a research plan and making first drafts of some sections.

Objectives
By the end of this course students will have:
1. Advanced competency in developing and communicating research findings in a 15,000-20,000 words thesis.
2. Capacity to structure and formulate arguments within a lengthy written text.
3. Capacity to communicate research findings involving very high analytical levels.
4. Capacity to communicate research findings that position conclusions within a student's overall field of enquiry.
5. Research skills necessary to undertake higher-level and post-graduate research and writing.
Content
Supervision of students in:
- Structuring a thesis text to communicate logically the outcomes of a student's research project
- Developing logical and coherent arguments and conclusions within a text that are adequately supported by appropriate evidence
- Use of techniques involving selection of multiple drafting, editing and use of appropriate analytical language to communicate findings to an academic audience
- Engagement in processes of relating specific findings to the overall concerns of research in Sociology and Anthropology
- Encouragement and support of students to achieve a high level of analytical competence and strongest opportunity to pursue further research and study.
-Making a formal oral presentation on the thesis project to a suitable discipline group within the first six weeks of semester.
Replacing Course(s)
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Transition
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science Honours programs underwent an external program review in 2008. As part of this review some changes were implemented for all Honours courses:
- Your thesis can be between 15,000 and 20,000 words.
- Your assessment will consist of coursework components (50%, comprising SOCA4090 and SOCA4100) and thesis (50%, comprising the course codes SOCA4110 and SOCA4120),
- You will be given opportunity to give an oral presentation of your work, but this is not mandatory.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Completion of SOCA4090 Honours I and SOCA 4100 Honours II.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Case Study
Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify)
Research Thesis
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 7 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Case Study: for 12 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Individual Supervision: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for SOCA4110