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SLC (ASIA/CHIN/CLAS/FREN/GERM/ITAL/JAPA/LATI/PASI/SPAN) 489 Research Project is a full-year 30-point supervised research project for students in the Programmes of the School of Languages and Cultures. The main component of the course is the writing of the 489 research essay. The learning process consists of self study, supervision meetings, submissions of the 489 research proposal and a brief written progress update, workshop attendance and an oral presentation of the research project.
This course gives students the opportunity to pursue an individual research project in the form of an extended essay of up to 10,000 words, with regular guidance and support from a supervisor within the School of Languages and Cultures. A research project is a mandatory part of an Honours degree in the School of Languages and Cultures. You will gain experience with high-level research, especially skills in managing an independent project, in oral presentation, and in producing an extended piece of written work. Supervisors and workshops help students with research methods, essay structure and managing the project as a whole. Students wishing to enrol for the course should consult with academic staff to discuss your areas of interest as early as possible. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Programme regarding your research intention, possible working topic(s) and supervision prior to the start of trimester 1.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
demonstrate advanced research and argumentation skills, identify relevant research questions and answer these questions within appropriate methodological frameworks and using appropriate research;
present research findings effectively in both verbal and written forms and to manage a long-term project;
demonstrate enhanced skills in critical thinking and communication
assess and analyse proficiently aspects of the societies and cultures studied.
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The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
He mea nui te reo Māori ki Te Herenga Waka. Ki te pīrangi koe ki te tuhituhi i ō aro matawai i roto i te reo Māori, tēnā me mātua whakapā atu ki te kaupapa here, The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
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