HASS4000
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
HASS4000 is the advanced level follow-up to the Bachelor of Arts core sequence (comprising HASS1000/2000/3000) and builds on the interdisciplinarity of this sequence by bringing together students from all majors in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). By exploring forms of critical, analytical and creative thinking in the production of humanities research, the course provides essential scholarly grounding for students wishing to pursue academic study beyond Honours, while those headed for other employment futures will acquire a range of flexible research and communication skills adaptable to a wide variety of work. Throughout, we explore the dual benefits of disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge in the form of advanced humanities research and skills development. Students will co-design their learning through weekly seminars and scaffolded assessment tasks related to their larger Honours project.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply advanced research skills;
2. Effectively communicate knowledge resulting from Humanities research;
3. Complete a literature review relevant to their discipline;
4. Design and present a research proposal.
Content
- Advanced general research skills in key discipline areas of the humanities
- Advanced professional skills for humanities-based careers
- Reflection on research processes and design
- Interdisciplinary theories and methodologies
- Writing a literature review
- Creating a research proposal for the honours thesis
Requisite
To enrol into this course students must be active in the following programs:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [10214], or
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [40209].
Assessment items
Project: Annotated bibliography and short proposal
Literature Review: Literature Review
Proposal / Plan: Research Proposal
Presentation: Presentation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- or via Zoom
Course outline
- HASS4000 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 214.1 KB)
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