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HSTY4202: History Honours Thesis 2
2025 unit information
In this unit you will complete and submit your substantial, independent research project in history. Your progress will be guided in regular meetings with a supervisor approved by the History Department. You will continue to submit drafts at agreed times; you will continue to develop your expertise in relevant research methods and analytical skills, both in relation to the discipline of history as a whole and in relation to your specialist topic.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | History |
| Credit points | 24 |
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Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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FASS4000 |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate initiative and originality in research in History
- LO2. present a logical and persuasive argument, opening up new directions for future research on the issues addressed
- LO3. apply appropriate theories and methodologies used in History to their research project
- LO4. carefully analyse and show detailed understanding of the body of evidence under study
- LO5. demonstrate detailed understanding of and, where appropriate, critically evaluate relevant scholarship
- LO6. use careful citations and provide an appropriately extensive list of references acknowledging existing research and listing primary materials used
- LO7. communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, in appropriate academic style
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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