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RELS401H Studies in Religion Hons Coursework

Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Year Long 1 Off Campus
Armidale Year Long 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Mandatory by arrangement
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in BA(Hons)
Co-requisites RELS402H (full-time students)
Restrictions RELS400
Notes

Honours candidates only; not for new Honours entry in or beyond 2006
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Lynda Garland (lgarland@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit examines the methods practised by Studies in Religion, in relation to the broad range of religious phenomena and in relation to the specific thesis topic chosen for the dissertation. The First Semester component involves an in-depth coverage of the methodology of Studies in Religion, with particular emphasis on research practices at honours level. The Second Semester component builds upon the theoretical work in Semester One, using a series of case studies, with an emphasis on the practical application of methods in problem-solving. One case study will be used as direct entry into the honours dissertation.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Please consult coordinator
Note: Please consult supervisor for required texts.
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 33.33% 4000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 2 33.33% 4000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 3 33.34% 4000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify clearly an area of academic study, appropriate to postgraduate level work;
  2. work effectively with limited supervision;
  3. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principal themes in the area of study;
  4. demonstrate advanced abilities in analysis of key themes within the area of study.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the discipline through the in-depth study in the area of their specialisation. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays). 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources of information and critically examine those sources. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and deconstruct a research question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question. 		True True
   

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