HASS4004
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
HASS4004 is the second part of the thesis component of the B Arts (Hons), the first component being HASS4003.The honours thesis gives students the opportunity to put the skills they have acquired over the course of their undergraduate studies to practice in the form of a substantial project. This project can be in one of three formats: 1) Academic, 2) Work-Integrated Learning, and 3) Creative/Digital. The Academic option involves a 15,000 word thesis on a topic determined in consultation with a supervisor with appropriate expertise. The thesis is expected to engage critically with recent scholarship in the field, offer a systematic and comprehensive account of the topic, and embody the standards of argumentation, writing and referencing in the field.The Work-Integrated Learning option allows students to undertake a substantial research-based project for, or in collaboration with, an approved workplace wholly or largely dedicated to issues of concern to the discipline. Students compile a 5,000-8,000 word portfolio documenting the findings and outcomes of the project. Additionally, students produce a description of the workplace and its key characteristics, to be endorsed by the workplace supervisor as true and accurate (500 words), as well as a reflective journal with weekly entries (2,000 words). Identifying an external partner and negotiating terms is the responsibility of the student.The Creative/Digital option enables students to engage in practice-led research resulting in a creative work or, alternatively, to use digital tools to develop and communicate their research. The work undertaken under this option is expected to be a substantial individual research effort within the chosen discipline and requires pre-approval by the supervisor. The thesis will consist of a creative/digital portfolio equivalent to 12,000 words, accompanied by a 3,000-word reflective statement outlining the background, aims, methods and theoretical foundation of the research.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): AHIS4170. Students who have successfully completed AHIS4170 are not eligible to enrol in HASS4004.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Design a research project utilising skills developed over the course of the honours program;
2. Apply advanced disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary Humanities research skills in written form;
3. Apply relevant theories and methods to carry out an extended independent research, creative or digital project;
4. Formulate an extended critical argument drawing on discipline and/or interdisciplinary knowledge;
5. Demonstrate advanced skills in communicating research.
Content
Individual project to be conceived and developed in consultation with the student’s supervisor.
Requisite
Students must be active in Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [40209].
Assessment items
Thesis: Thesis
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- or via Zoom videoconferencing.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 18 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- or via Zoom videoconferencing.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 18 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- HASS4004 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 228.0 KB)
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