University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

DEVT 4004A - Hons International Development Thesis A

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 6
Term: 4110
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available only to students admitted to relevant Honours program
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: Completed Bachelor Degree with a Major in Development Studies at a Distinction average
Incompatible: DEVT 4003
Assessment: 15,000 word thesis (100%)
Syllabus:

This course is based on the production of a 15,000 word dissertation. This will be the primary objective of the course, and the planning, researching and writing of the thesis will be done by the student under supervision by staff members and the course coordinator/s. A dissertation seminar will be a part of the course and is designed to support students through the stages of producing a dissertation. It aims to assist students to arrive and articulate a relevant topic; to turn this topic into an l problem appropriate to the task of writing a thesis; to aid in the consideration of useful theoretical perspectives; to help identify and locate material and relevant literature; to create tasks that address the chosen problem; and help in the creation of a dissertation structure. Topics pertaining to the processes of research, writing and time management will also be covered in the seminars. Students are expected to give structured presentations on aspects of their research projects and dissertations, with a view to workshopping and refining work-in-progress.

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6
0.25
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4110 Mon 15/03/2021 Thu 25/03/2021 Wed 18/08/2021 Not Available


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Supervision
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15865 01NT 15 15 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.