131-434 Reading Course

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

This subject involves a study of theoretical, empirical or historiographical issues broadly related to the thesis topic and conducted through extensive reading, decided by the student in conjunction with the supervisor. The subject should enhance the student's powers of independent inquiry, should encourage initiative in self-directed research, and should strengthen the student's capacities in theoretical analysis and argument.

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

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

• be able to think in theoretical terms, through analysis of a variety of historiographical approaches;

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

A 5000 word essay 100% (due at the end of semester).