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Text-based Negotiated Study unit (HUM418)

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Introduction

This unit enables students to develop and refine an individual text-based 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 Text-based Negotiated Study
Unit code HUM418
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

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2027 15/3/2027 18/4/2027 12/6/2027
Semester 2 4/7/2027 26/7/2027 29/8/2027 23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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

  • Propose and develop a text-based research project negotiated with an academic member of staff
  • Apply skills in researching a text-based honours level project
  • Identify and analyse the key themes and issues of your text-based 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:

HUM408 Negotiated Study

Teaching

AssessmentText-based research project (10%)|Text-based project proposal (20%)|Writing sample (20%)|Text-based research project (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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