979333 International Studies Research Seminar

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The objective of this subject is to train students experientially in the methodologies, skills and theoretical perspectives required for research in international studies. Students focus on the critical, analytical and methodological skills required to complete the planning and proposal stages of a short piece of original research within an international context. Additionally, students participate in a series of seminars designed to involve them experientially in aspects of international research, including consideration of the following: literature reviews, approaches to theory, fieldwork methodology, library and archive skills, ethics, online research, bibliographical and referencing skills and the development and presentation of a research dissertation. Students must present a research proposal.

This subject is a prerequisite for the Dissertation option of the Master of Arts in International Studies.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $816.50
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,720.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
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