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SOCA6670

Social Change and Development Research Project

20 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 1, Semester 2
WebLearn GradSchool Semester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a research essay under the Master of Social Change & Development program, in lieu of two elective courses. Under this course, students are expected to complete an 8,000-10,000 word research essay on a topic relating to social change and development and approved by the course coordinator.

Objectives 1. Provide students with the opportunity to enhance their research skills.
2. Develop a critical and in-depth understanding of an agreed area of interest within the field of social change and development.
3. Development of skills in collating, integrating, analysing and writing up research materials collected from a diverse range of sources.
Content This course involves the preparation of an 8,000 - 10,000 word essay on a research topic relevant to social transformations and/or development, under the supervision of a full-time lecturer.
Replacing Course(s) Not Applicable.
Transition Not Applicable.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Undergraduate degree with a major in social science or other area of relevance to this course.
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Email Discussion Group
Individual Supervision
Assessment Items
Reports A Research Project Report including literature review, 8,000 words; 100%.
Contact Hours Individual Supervision: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for SOCA6670