lin4hon linguistics 4

LINGUISTICS 4

LIN4HON

2017

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

Honours students will be required to write a research essay (thesis) on an approved topic from an area of linguistics in which they have secured the agreement of a supervisor.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points60

Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Morey

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Enrolment in AHA-Bachelor of Arts Honours degree.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects LIN4HNP, LIN4HNJ

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the core analytical concepts relevant to each area of analysis, and the ability to apply them appropriately to new data.

Activities:
Thesis
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)

02. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues involved in the basic techniques of data analysis, and evaluate and choose appropriate techniques. Demonstrate an ability to formulate and test hypotheses.

Activities:
Thesis
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

03. Develop and effectively communicate coherent arguments. Cite evidence appropriately and seek out and deploy relevant data for the solution of analytical problems. Engage in scholarly debate, to effectively communicate ideas in writing or by oral presentation using all appropriate aids.

Activities:
Thesis, seminar
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Speaking(Speaking)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Writing(Writing)

04. Develop, with supervision, an original research programme that is realistic given the time frame and appropriate to the level. Independently undertake successful self-directed study and learning, with appropriate time management.

Activities:
Research proposal, thesis
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Writing(Writing)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)

05. Identify and discuss the technical issues involved in the collection of reliable data. Successfully collect relevant and accurate data. Recognise and evaluate the ethical issues involved in the collection of data from informants in the field or from subjects in the experimental laboratory (if this is relevant).

Activities:
Thesis
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

06. Search out information and produce a succinct, coherent and persuasive synthesis with appropriate acknowledgments and lists of sources, based on a critical application of the theoretical concepts relevant to the field.

Activities:
Thesis
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Writing(Writing)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Morey

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Times are arranged between student and supervisor"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Thesis (15000 words)10001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Morey

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Times are arranged between student and supervisor"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Thesis (15000 words)10001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06