Negotiated Study unit (HUM408)

Introduction

This unit enables students to develop and refine an individual research topic of their interest, on a project connected to the expertise of a staff member. This is an individual study negotiated with the Honours Coordinator and an academic. Students will meet regularly with an academic expert to develop their approach and complete their written project.

Summary

Unit name	Negotiated Study
Unit code	HUM408
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	English|Languages|History and Classics|Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor Jessica Urwin
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Propose and develop a research project negotiated with an academic member of staff
• Apply skills in researching an honours level project
• Identify and analyse the key themes and issues of your research project
• Communicate your research project with sophistication and clarity

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HUM418 Text-based Negotiated Study

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	30 minute fortnightly supervision
Assessment	Supervision participation (10%)|Project Proposal, 1,000 words or equivalent (20%)|Writing sample, 1,000 words or equivalent (20%)|Research Project 4,000 words or equivalent (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	No required readings for this unit
Recommended	No recommended readings for this unit

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