SOCA4120
Sociology & Anthropology Honours IV
20 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2012, 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 SOCA4110 which is the first of two courses devoted to the Honours thesis in Sociology and Anthropology. SOCA4120 involves the conclusion of data analysis and literature review and the completion of drafts of chapters for review by a supervisor or supervisors and the submission of a completed thesis.
| 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. Capacity to present research findings to a seminar of academic staff and peers. 6. Research skills necessary to undertake higher-level and post-graduate research and writing. |
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| 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. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | na | ||
| 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 assessments will consist of coursework components (50%, comprising the course codes 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. |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | SOCA4090 Honours I and SOCA4100 Honours II. To be taken after (part-time enrolment) or concurrently with SOCA4110 Honours III (full-time enrolment). | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||
| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Individual Supervision Self Directed Learning |
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| 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 |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for SOCA4120 |