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School of Demography · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course investigates key theoretical and methodological approaches in Demography. Students enrolled in this course will critically analyse a range of demographic readings and participate in research design and analytical methods. Topics in the course will explore the methods and materials of demographers through different theoretical and research approaches. Students will develop theoretically sound research questions, design aligned research design, and identify appropriate data and methods to conduct their honours thesis.
Weekly seminar engagement
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Critical reflection on a theoretical publication 1,000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Oral presentation of thesis proposal, 15 minutes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Peer feedback on oral presentations, with up to 500 word submission
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Written justification of thesis proposal research questions, research design and analytical approach, 2,500 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Final Research Essay, 3,000
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
260 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 18 hours of reading seminar, and 18 hours of workshop; and b) 224 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
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