ATS4137 Special reading unit 1 (Honours)
Faculty of Arts
ATS4137 Special reading unit 1 (Honours) is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS4137
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS4137
No unit lists ATS4137 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The study in depth of a particular topic in literature, culture, society or linguistics, or, in exceptional circumstances, a subject taken in a cognate discipline. Students should consult with the honours coordinator.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project PortfolioPortfolio30%
- Analytical ExerciseExercise30%
- EssayWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of their chosen topic;
- 2
Identify the key sources relevant to the topic;
- 3
Develop a research proposal based on those sources;
- 4
Write a detailed research report; More generally students are expected to develop their abilities to;
- 5
Devise and conceptualise a research project;
- 6
Develop a viable research strategy; and
- 7
Present logical, coherent arguments.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use their own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit will provide students with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. They will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
This unit allows students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Beatrice Trefalt
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Beatrice Trefalt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS4137?
ATS4137 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS4137 offered?
In 2027, ATS4137 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS4137?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS4137 have an exam?
No. ATS4137 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.