This course is directed at those interested in pursuing advanced level research in a range of Humanities fields, in particular Linguistics, Languages and Cultures, and Literary studies. The course will provide hands-on experience in essential components of research: critically assessing and synthesising relevant literature; developing research questions; disseminating research though conference presentations and publishing; and the use of tools to help in this (such as advanced Word skills, bibliographic data base, etc.). By working on one project for the different pieces of assessment throughout the course, students will complete the course with a well developed research plan, which will prepare them well for writing a thesis or other substantial research project.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- structure a written piece of research to develop an argument in a coherent way;
- critically assess literature in their field;
- explain a research project and its value in a way that is accessible and relevant to non-experts;
- use technology to enhance their research and the presentation of their research
Indicative Assessment
Annotated bibliography (15 sources) - 20% [LOs 2, 3, 4]Article review (1,000 words) - 20% [LOs 1, 2, 4]
Abstract (500 words) - 10% [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4]
Final project (3,000 words) - 50% [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 30 hours of contact,
b) 100 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Assumed Knowledge
Students should have a clear plan for a research project that they can write about in this course.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $4980 |
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