AAR412 - Honours Research Theory in the Discipline
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in course A400 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | AAR411, AAR712, ALL479, ALW492 |
| 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) | 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)
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