HIS 3000 Special Study in History

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
HIS3000150462, 2002ONCSpecial Study in History1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA003
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:090305

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Maurice French
Moderator: Peter Wicks



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: 4 units of History


SYNOPSIS:

This course will enable students to enhance and diversify their historical studies by undertaking a specialised study in an area of interest to the student, subject to the agreement of an appropriate supervisor. Students will be required to submit a research essay of 6000-7000 words which demonstrates advanced skills in research, analysis, synthesis, writing, bibliography and documentation using both primary and secondary sources. Students taking this course in external mode should contact Professor Maurice French before the start of the semester.


OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate:

  • a knowledge of the major events, themes, and historiography of their chosen area of study;

  • an ability to comprehend specialist literature, analyse problems, and present rational arguments in oral and written forms.

  • an awareness of historical research methodology

  • a mastery of bibliographic and documentation techniques in the History discipline



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Identifying a Research Topic
    		 20.00
    2. Framing a Hypothesis
    		 20.00
    3. Bibliographic Research
    		 20.00
    4. Documentation
    		 20.00
    5. Writing Papers
    		 20.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Usq Study Package HIS3000 Special Study in History




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    AGPS Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers, 4th edition, AGPS, Canberra.

    Barzun, J. & Graff, H.F. 2002, The Modern Researcher, 6th edition, Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, San Diego.

    (Barzun, J. & Graff, H.F. 2002, The Modern Researcher, 6th edn, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego.)

    Shafer, R.J. 1980, A Guide to Historical Method, 3rd edition, Dorsey Press, Chicago.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Lectures4
    Private Study161


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    RESEARCH PROPOSAL100.005.00Y09 Aug 2002
    ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHIC FILE100.005.00Y23 Aug 2002
    BIBLIOGRAPHIC ESSAY100.0015.00Y09 Sep 2002
    ESSAY PLAN (ONE PAGE)100.000.00Y09 Sep 2002
    FIRST DRAFT (6-7000 WORDS)100.0035.00Y11 Oct 2002
    FINAL DRAFT (6-7000 WORDS)100.0035.00Y08 Nov 2002
    ABSTRACT (500 WORDS)100.005.00Y08 Nov 2002

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. All assessment items must be submitted.
    2. Penalties for late submission of assignment: 1 Any assignments which are beyond the five working day limit will not be eligible for a grade, but must be of an acceptable standard. The assignments must be submitted by the examination date, or where there is no end-of-semester examination, by the end of the semester assessment period. 2 Assignments submitted after the due date, and without prior approval of an extension from the examiner, will be penalised at the rate of 10% per working day up to 5 days, after which a grade of zero will be awarded.
    3. Students must consult with an allocated supervisor on regular basis during semester.
    4. Final grade is based on cumulative total of all assessment items and in accordance with Faculty guidelines. . Grades will be: HD = 90%; A = 80-89%; B = 65-79%; C = 50-64%.
    5. Classes will be held only in Weeks 1-3 - thereafter there is individual supervision with an allocated staff member.