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ARTS301 Research and Professional Practice

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 36cp and at least 24cp passed at credit level or better and 12cp at 300 level, and permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ECTW300
Notes

The 36cp prerequisite should be in units from the relevant subject in which the ARTS301 project will be undertaken. Prior to enrolling in this unit students should gain the written approval of a supervisor (following submission of a proposal) and the Head of School. For further details and application form, see the School of Arts website at http://www.une.edu.au/arts/units/arts301.php .
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Darryl Poulsen (artshos@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit offers students near the end of a major sequence in one of the constituent subject areas within the school an opportunity to pursue in-depth independent study at an advanced level under supervision on an agreed topic not covered in existing undergraduate units. There are no set classes or teaching material provided for this unit. Prior to enrolment being approved by the school, students will be required to negotiate a topic or project with a nominated supervisor and submit a satisfactory formal proposal, in accordance with school guidelines. Approval is dependent on the availability of supervision and resources.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1: Special project 100% 4000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. define a relevant topic independently within their subject area;
  2. research a suitable problem and write up the results of their work within a field of study;
  3. apply disciplinary methodologies to a topic within the relevant field.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit allows students to pursue in-depth independent study at an advanced level in one of the subject areas within the School of Arts. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills are integral to advanced work in the subject areas covered by this unit and will be assessed in written and/or practical assignments. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Information literacy is crucial to independent study and research as required by this unit and supervisors will guide students as to the appropriate resources and tools available for their project. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
As the culmination to a major sequence in a given subject area, this unit positions students for further learning in their academic, professional or personal lives. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Logical, critical and creative thinking is required in the formulation of a research problem or project that will be pursued by the student under supervision, and will be assessed in assignments. 		True True True
   

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