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SOCS4003

Social Science Honours 3

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Not available in 2013

This course will involve the student undertaking preparatory work for a research dissertation/project.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
1. detailed understanding of specific issues and concepts relating to an aspect of their chosen field of social science study;
2. detailed knowledge of materials and sources relating to these issues;
3. ability to perform an extended research dissertation or project at Honours level;
4. skills in performing an extended critical/analytical OR creative task in a social science area at Honours level; and
5. ability to write an essay of thesis length OR present a substantial exhibition, performance, or body of creative writing at honours level.
Content This course will involve the student undertaking preparatory work for a research project with an appropriate supervisor on a topic within their chosen field of social science study. The student will be required to undertake independent research, guided where appropriate by directed readings, consultation and feedback from an assigned supervisor.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge The Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) program requires successful completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science or equivalent, with a major in a field relevant to their proposed Honours study and at least a credit average in the field in their undergraduate program.
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) This course will not attract a grade but students may be required to maintain a reading log, regularly meet with supervisor and demonstrate progress in their research dissertation or project.
Contact Hours Individual Supervision: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)