27620 Leisure Studies Special Project

Subject level: Undergraduate

Handbook description

This elective subject allows self-directed students to develop their own program of study based on a defined research project or learning experience. The subject provides students the freedom to define their own study agenda and pursue this with the support of a relevant academic staff supervisor.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. Develop a project or program of study addressing a research question or learning experience.
2. Undertake a self directed placement or research project.
3. Demonstrate and understanding of the relevant literature.
4. Produce an essay, report or journal article summarising the project or experience.

Contribution to graduate profile

This elective subject allows self-directed students to develop their own program of study based on a defined research project or learning experience (for example - service learning). The subject provides students the freedom to define their own study agenda and pursue this with the support of a relevant academic staff supervisor.

Teaching and learning strategies

This subject is an independent project and as such the student is assigned to a subject supervisor for the semester. At a minimum, it is expected that the student and academic supervisor will meet or communicate on a weekly basis. A combination of research literature, media and electronic resources will be provided to enhance appreciation of the theoretical concepts covered in the project.

Content

Subject content will be established prior to the commencement of semester through a 'learning contract'. This contract will be based on a formal written proposal submitted to the subject coordinator by a student wishing to undertake this subject, before the end of the semester immediately preceding that in which the subject is proposed to be undertaken.

This proposal will include: justification for undertaking the subject; project objectives; a preliminary outline of the work program; a preliminary reading and resource list.

Students should have identified an appropriate staff supervisor and discussed the project before preparing their submission. All submissions must be approved by the Deputy Head of School or nominated school representative.

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Learning Contract (Individual)

Assessment item 2: Project/Research Proposal (Individual)

Assessment item 3: Final Report/Research Project (Individual)

Recommended text(s)

There is no prescribed text for this subject.

Indicative references

Specific references will be determined according to the project in consultation with the student's supervisor.