THS 3003 Special Theatre Study

STAFFING:

REQUISITES:

RATIONALE:

Advanced level students should be familiar with the research tools and the academic and reporting processes necessary to carry out successful discipline-based investigation in the area of theatre.

SYNOPSIS:

This is a process-based, advanced level undergraduate course of directed study. It is aimed at providing students with the opportunity to extend their understanding of and academic skills in the areas of discipline-based research and scholarly writing.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course students will:

1. understand the purpose and nature of research in the creative arts;
2. be familiar with the wide range of research tools available within the university library and elsewhere;
3. be able to organize and carry out research projects, and
4. have completed a substantial scholarly paper or report on a research topic.

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

As required.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

Further details about the due dates are provided to students in the course Introductory Book.

2.

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION: Research Proposal and Literature Review

3.

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION: Draft Paper, Abstract and Bibliography.

4.

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION: Revised Paper with Abstract and Bibliography.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no attendance requirements for this external course. However, it is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Not applicable.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES