LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS HONOURS RESEARCH METHODS SEMINAR
LLH4RMS
2018
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
The Department of Languages and Linguistics Honours research method subject aims to enable high-achieving students to further knowledge of an Asian languages (or societies and cultures), or European languages (or societies and cultures), Latin American Studies (societies and cultures), or Linguistics. It develops generic skills such as research and writing skills. It demands a high level of commitment, and promises the most rewarding experience for an undergraduate student. This subject, LLH4RMS, is undertaken by all Honours students in the Department of Languages and Linguistics whether they are working in area studies, language studies or linguistics.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Gregoria Manzin
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: The applicants from the fresh graduates usually are required to complete the major in the chosen discipline within Languages and Linguistics. Generally, the average scores shall be 70 or over (please consult Program Honours Coordinator as this may vary in some programs). The applicants from the former graduates shall consult your application eligibility from the Program Honours Coordinator.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Craft of Research | Prescribed | Booth, W.C., Colomb, G.C. and Williams, J.M. 2008 | University of Chicago Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To encourage students to critically examine the problems involved in the study of Asian societies and culture, or European societies and culture, Latin American societies and culture, and or linguistics.
- Activities:
- Literature review: essay and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. To provide students with skills necessary for the completion of their Honours theses. This involves searching relevant sources and data (e.g. library skills), formulating research questions, preparing and implementing a project, and writing up the project in academically acceptable forms.
- Activities:
- thesis proposal: proposal writing and presentation; disciplined specific research method training
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. To encourage students to actively engage in the Honours research method class discussions, which will stimulate ideas, foster independent thinking, as well as train research presentation skills.
- Activities:
- class discussions and presentations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gregoria Manzin
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Based on the experience, this will look like a small class, around 10 students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Task A: A 1500-word essay on a literature review / theoretical topics related to the thesis. | literature/theory review | 20 | 01 |
| Presentation Task A: Your literature and/or theoretical perspectives presentation | literature/theory review presentation | 20 | 01 |
| Writing Task B: A written research proposal for the thesis (2500 words). | research proposal | 40 | 02 |
| Presentation Task B: Your final Honours thesis proposal presentation | research proposal presentation | 20 | 02, 03 |