979333 International Studies Research Seminar
8cp; one semester, 2hpwThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
The objective of this subject is to train students experientially in the methodologies, skills and theoretical perspectives required for research in international studies. Students work with an academic in the major of their choice, developing and following a learning contract which focuses on the critical, analytical and methodological skills required to complete the planning and proposal stages for a short piece of original research within an international context. Additionally, students participate in a series of workshops 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.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $885
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.
2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3025
Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.
