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ENGL6929: Dissertation Part 1

2024 unit information

This is a capstone unit in the Master of English Studies program. It comprises research and writing towards a 12000 word dissertation. Candidates must formulate a topic and seek permission for enrolment from the Postgraduate Coordinator. Approval is subject to availability of appropriate supervision by an academic staff member. Must be followed by enrolment in ENGL6930.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

English and Writing

Code ENGL6929
Academic unit English and Writing
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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ENGL6935
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. formulate and work on an appropriate research project through practising intellectual autonomy in researching a specialist area of literary studies
  • LO2. critically engage with and intervene in current debates in the discipline
  • LO3. demonstrate confidence and relevant disciplinary knowledge when engaging with the wider intellectual community
  • LO4. understand how to revise drafts and produce fluent and articulate arguments through supervision.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2020
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Supervision Remote
Semester 2 2021
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Supervision Remote
Semester 1 2022
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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