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Research in Language and Area Studies (Pre-Honours) - MODL3900
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 48 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces intellectual traditions, approaches and research literature in language-related Area Studies and Linguistics, including research on specific societies, cultures, and literatures. Students are introduced to a variety of research methods, sources and styles of writing and will receive hands-on experience in dealing with primary sources from different cultural settings. Students will be able to do advanced work in their planned area of specialisation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students should be able to:
  • Acquire a critical awareness of the role of language in research
  • Critically read and interpret texts from different cultural traditions
  • Synthesise and analyse information from sources
  • Use different critical theories and approaches in designing research projects
  • Develop research skills, including academic discussion and essay writing
  • Identify and explore fields of interest for further research.

Assessment

  • Weekly reader critique - 30%
  • Tutorial oral presentation - 20%
  • Essay (2500 words) - 40%
  • Participation - 10%

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