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Contemporary Humanities Research unit (HUM410)

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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit provides you with ideas, knowledge, and skills that are key to doing contemporary research in the Humanities. You will gain core skills in planning and undertaking major research projects and a deeper understanding of how Humanities disciplines can contribute to active debates on urgent questions and problems facing the world today. You will be exposed to many theories, methodologies, points of view, and academic strategies which will enhance both your growth as a Humanities scholar and your individual research project. This unit emphasises Humanities research as an open-ended pursuit that is most exciting and effective when it is focused on posing new questions and exploring them from multiple angles. You will work independently and together with fellow students and a panel of academics to build your capacity to make connections between contemporary social, cultural, and political issues, disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge, and your own research.  

Summary

Unit name Contemporary Humanities Research
Unit code HUM410
Credit points 25
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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate and apply different methodological and theoretical approaches to research in the Humanities
  • Identify and explain the relevance and aims of research in the Humanities from disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives
  • Critically reflect and contribute to debates on contemporary issues in the Humanities from disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form about concepts, perspectives, and contemporary issues in the Humanities, adhering to conventions of academic expression, presentation, and referencing

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090399 $4,506.00 $2,114.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Interactive presentations, discussions, activities and panel sessions, 3 hours weekly. 

AssessmentAnnotated Bibliography (20%)|Thesis Plan (20%)|Weekly Learning Activities (20%)|Research Essay & Viva Voce (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Please refer to the MyLo site for this unit for required readings each week. 'Essential' and 'Additional' readings for each topic will be provided under the appropriate MyLo content heading. 
Recommended

As per required reading materials, recommended readings will be provided throughout the unit under the 'Additional' readings headings, or at the recommendation of the unit coordinator. For recommended readings relevant to your Honours project and/or discipline, consult with your supervisor.

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