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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This readings-based course will build students’ research skills and knowledge in the academic writing conventions of their target language, and provide students with analytical tools to critically evaluate a range of primary and secondary material. Critical discussion and analysis of scholarly writing from a range of intellectual traditions and perspectives will enable students to situate their research and methodological approach within a broader academic framework.
Literature review of articles in English and the target language related to the student’s thesis, including analysis of written academic conventions of the target language, 2500-3000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Oral presentation (15 minutes) and written overview of thesis methodology and theoretical framework (2500 - 3000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Thesis abstract (500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 3
260 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 24 hours of contact with supervisor/instructor over 12 weeks, which may include one-on-one or small workshop-style meetings b) 236 hours of independent student research, reading and writing (approximately 15-20 hours per week).
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