SOCS4004
Social Science Honours 4
20 Units
Not available in 2013
This course will involve the production and submission of a research dissertation or research project in the student's area of social science study.
| 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 fied of social science study; 2. detailed knowledge of material 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. |
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| Content | Together with SOCS4003, this course involves the production and submission of a research dissertation or research project in the student's area 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 |
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| Teaching Methods | Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Individual Supervision: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||
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