Year
2018
Units
9
Contact
1 x 1-hour supervised study fortnightly
Prerequisites
Admission into MLS-Master of Language Studies
Enrolment not permitted
LANG8901A has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Advanced level of proficiency in French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek or Spanish
Assessment
Thesis/Research Product
Topic description
The Language Research Project is a required component of the Master in Language Studies. The project offers students opportunities to extend further previous knowledge in the broad field of language studies, cultural studies or linguistics (French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek or Spanish). Students will be required to undertake independent research on a topic to be negotiated with their supervisor.
Educational aims
The topic aims to:
- develop advanced independent research skills in a specialised area of Language Studies/Cultural Studies
- develop students’ skills in critically investigating and analysing information, and synthesising results of empirical research
- develop further students' skills in language proficiency/cultural studies at an expert level
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:
- apply theoretical propositions to an appropriate research methodology, as part of an extended research project
- demonstrate mastery in carrying out research in a specialised area, including the analysis of complex ideas and/or data
- communicate complex ideas and concepts, both verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2018 are no longer published.
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