cra4exe creative arts honours exegesis

CREATIVE ARTS HONOURS EXEGESIS

CRA4EXE

2019

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

Under supervision, students research and write an extended research essay (exegesis) of 7,000-9,000 words or equivalent. The exegesis will apply appropriate methodologies and critical frameworks in response to a research question and creative body of work developed as part of CRA4THE. The exegesis demonstrates students' capacity to make an original textual contribution to their chosen discipline. The topic must be approved by the discipline honours coordinator.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorCaroline Wallace

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

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

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Enrolment in AHCAB

Co-requisites Enrolment in CRA4THE

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop, with supervision, an original research plan, identifying project tasks, timelines and resources that is realistic given the time frame.

Activities:
Preparation of exegesis proposal and literature review.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Develop and effectively communicate coherent arguments.

Activities:
Preparation of exegesis # focus on structure and argumentation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Cite evidence appropriately and seek out and deploy relevant data for the solution of analytical problems.

Activities:
Preparation of exegesis # focus on structure and argumentation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Engage in scholarly debate, to effectively communicate ideas in writing or by oral presentation using appropriate aids.

Activities:
Preparation of exegesis # focus on structure and argumentation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Write a research thesis following a multiple chapter structure or equivalent creative work with exegesis.

Activities:
Preparation of exegesis # focus on final writing up.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2019, All Year, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCaroline Wallace

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 43
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Times are arranged between student and supervisor"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Research Essay 7,000-9,000 words10001, 02, 03, 04, 05