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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This reading course is generally undertaken while students are writing a thesis or sub-thesis. It is an independent research course that allows students to read in depth around a particular topic that is relevant to their thesis or sub-thesis. The topic and content of the reading course will be decided by the student in consultation with the supervisor.
Four critical summaries requiring students to critically evaluate recent articles from contemporary journals in their area of research. 500 words (7.5% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Two essays on a topic related to the students' research and readings. 2000 words each (30% and 40%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 24 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and seminars; b) 106 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Prescribed texts not required. Preliminary Reading Students will draw up their own reading list in consultation with their supervisor during the first week of semester.