This is an advanced research course that offers students an individualised course of study under the guidance of a supervisor. It involves in-depth reading, analysis and writing in an area directly relevant to the their thesis research. The course research topic and readings are to be negotiated by the supervisor and the student, and the course will focus on planning and conducting a piece of research, and on academic skills development.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of background and current literature relevant to a specific research topic.
- Identify and evaluate key debates in a field of study, and articulate these to an advanced level in written form.
- Articulate research questions and unresolved issues arising from a body of literature.
Indicative Assessment
- 1. Literature Review/Annotated bibliography In the 1,000-word literature review, the student is expected to demonstrate an understanding of assigned literature on descriptive linguistics as well as the debates, research questions, and unresolved issues arising from the body of literature.3. Research Paper (30) [LO 1,2,3]
- 2. Research Paper This 4,000-5,000 word essay allows the student to present the results of their research in written form. The aim of the research paper is for students to further develop their academic writing skills, particularly in: the concise discussion of relevant literature, the balanced presentation of debates in the field, and the articulation of new research questions. It is expected that the research paper overlaps in some way with the student's thesis research. (70) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
Students are expected to complete 130 hours of study for this course, which includes: 24 hours of direct consultation between the supervisor and student, and 106 hours of independent reading, research and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Culture History and Language to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
No texts need to be purchased. Required readings will be provided to the students by the convener of the 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $3630 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5580 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4759 | 01 Jul 2021 | 23 Jul 2021 | 23 Jul 2021 | 30 Sep 2021 | In Person | N/A |