ast4hon asian studies thesis
ASIAN STUDIES THESIS
AST4HON
2019
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
The Asian Studies Year IV Honours aims to enable high-achieving students to further their knowledge of an Asian society (or societies), and to develop generic skills such as research and writing skills. Students are expected to write an original research thesis of about 10,000 words on a topic of their choice.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in AHA - Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Construct a well-argued essay
- Activities:
- Thesis writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Contribute meaningfully to critical discussions and debates about various issues pertaining each students' area of research
- Activities:
- Thesis writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Understand the basic elements of research and critical writing and thinking
- Activities:
- Thesis writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Individual consultation with supervisor/s of thesis, arranged as required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Individual consultation with supervisor/s of thesis, arranged as required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |