131-401 History 4A

Usually admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in history.

This subject entails an approved topic in history not listed as a fourth-year offering. This is only available in special circumstances and students must have the approval of the fourth-year honours coordinator or Head of School before they enrol. Students who complete this subject will acquire additional information, methodologies or skills directly relevant to their fourth year studies.

• demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;

• show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing, completion and by determining the strength of an argument;

• demonstrate time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment;

• demonstrate written communication through essay preparation and writing.

Written work totalling 5000 words 100% (due at the end of the semester).