AAR412 - Honours Research Theory in the Discipline
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Antonia Pont |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in course A400 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | AAR411, AAR712, ALL479, ALW492 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities |
Content
What is ‘theory’? Why use it? How do particular theories develop? How can they be brought to bear usefully in new contexts? This unit explores these questions and more by offering an introduction to a wide range of theoretical, historical and philosophical perspectives and positions. Students will be encouraged to explore a range of influential theoretical concepts and perspectives pertinent to their discipline (Literary Studies, Writing, Gender and Sexuality Studies)
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Critically evaluate, analyse and apply theories | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Research and synthesize theoretical writing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Interpret and transmit disciplinary knowledge to others | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Critically analyse and explicate complex ideas in a clearly communicated argument using an appropriate academic tone and style | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Research Mapping Exercise | 750 words or equivalent | 15% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 - Short Answer Exercise | 1750 words or equivalent | 35% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 - Essay | 2500 words or equivalent | 50% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link AAR412
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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