HIST 5011EX - Research Project in Food Studies
External - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HIST 5011EX Course Research Project in Food Studies Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s External Units 6 Contact up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of 24 units of coursework in Food Studies with overall average results of 70% or higher Restrictions Available to Master of Arts (Food Studies) students only Assessment Final essay (7500 words) 60%, Tutorial presentations 20%, Structured learning tasks 20% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Rachel Ankeny
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will:
1 Access and appropriately utilise a wide range of types of resource materials relating to topics in food studies 2 Explain and be able to apply the appropriate methodologies for research into topics in food studies 3 Be able to evaluate and critically analyse key essays in food studies 4 Successfully pursue independent and original research on a research question selected by them 5 Be able to give well-constructed and clear verbal presentations on their research topic, methodology, and overall essay 6 Display well-developed skills of written expression and argumentation which permit them to present a well-constructed, well-argued, and well-researched essay on an individually-selected topic relating to food studies
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5-6 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-2, 4, 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Online lectures, online tutorials, and assessment tasks are the main modes of learning supplemented by structured learning activities which support building the knowledge and skills which are the main foci of the course.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements, and are based on approximations of average workload per week of the semester. During some parts of the semester, workload may be heavy or lighter.
Please note that 6-unit courses in HUMSS are designed on the assumption that all learning and assessment activities (including reading/online viewing of materials, postings, and lectures; online tutorials; preparatory work for tutorials/seminars; research and writing of assignments; etc.) will require approximately 312 hours over the course of the semester.Workload Total Hours Listening to and/or participating in virtual classroom lectures/tutorials (2 hours/week) 24 Reading assigned materials for lectures/tutorials (6 hours/week) 72 Researching and completing online structured learning tasks and assignments (18 hours/week) 216 TOTAL = 312 HOURS Learning Activities Summary
Learning activities will be associated with assisting students to select a general research topic or area of interest, and then to investigate this area to identify a scholarly gap in the literature (via a systematic literature review and annotated bibliography) and to propose a research question that can be addressed in a high-quality scholarly essay to be produced by the end of the semester.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment tasks will include a major research essay, portfolio, and tutorial presentation.Assessment Detail
60%: Research essay (7500 words)
This component includes production of a literature review and annotated bibliography which contribute
to the final essay, with deadlines for these tasks to be posted on MyUni
20%: Tutorial presentation (15 minutes)
This component includes a powerpoint narrative presentation to be presented during the online tutorial along with answering questions from class members and the instructor, accompanied by written outline on the proposed research topic for the final essay
20%: Portfolio of responses to structured tasks relating to each week's course topic
10 entries equal to a total of 2000 words, due on a weekly basis by noon on Friday (details of
tasks available within MyUni
Submission
All assignments must be submitted online through MyUni. For essays and tutorial presentation write-ups, the assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on the MyUni site. A dedicated folder will be established on MyUni for submission of portfolio entries.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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