SOCA6670
20 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is a core (compulsory) course within the Master of Social Change and Development (MSCD). The course counts for 20 units, twice as much as most of the other MSCD courses in the program. The course provides students with the opportunity to undertake a small research project of their own choosing, under the supervision of the course coordinator.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the research skills required for the successful completion of a small research project.
2. Explore the foundations of an agreed area of research interest within the field of social change and development.
3. Collate and critically analyse research materials collected from a diverse range of sources.
4. Appraise the role of key stakeholders participating in the specific concerns of women and men, workers, farmers or other marginalised groups.
5. Apply development theories in the critical analysis and evaluation of concrete research projects within the social change and development arena.
Content
This course involves the preparation of an 8,000 - 10,000 word essay on a research topic relevant to social transformations, development and social change, under the supervision of a full-time lecturer
Assumed knowledge
Undergraduate degree with a major in social science or other area of relevance to this course.
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Research Plan
Written Assignment: Abstract
Report: Final Report
Presentation: Oral Presentation
Participation: In class Learning Activity
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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