GSSA 4003 - Honours Gender Studies & Social Analysis Thesis

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

Students will undertake an extended research project on a topic of their choice related to the field of Gender Studies and Social Analysis. Each student will work under the individual guidance of a supervisor who will assist them with developing and refining the topic, reviewing relevant literature, designing the project, developing skills in relevant research methods, analysing data, and writing up the research project into a thesis of 15,000 words. As an interdisciplinary field, GSSA allows students to pursue a variety of qualitative research methods and approaches according to the expertise of available supervision staff, including study of popular culture, media or film; policy analysis; interviews, participant observation and ethnography; and mixed methods. This allows students to tailor their project to develop skills and knowledge for their future career. Honours in GSSA is especially suitable for students with an interest in socially engaged and relevant research, including social policy and/or social justice. The field of Gender Studies has traditionally been a leader in developing socially concerned and ethical research methodologies, and the Department of GSSA is a leader in teaching qualitative research methods and skills within the University. Students will be assisted to apply for ethics approval where required. The Department provides a strong sense of community and a supportive atmosphere, and Honours students are invited to Department events and gatherings. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their ideas with the GSSA Honours Coordinator.

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Course Details

Course Code	GSSA 4003
Course	Honours Gender Studies & Social Analysis Thesis
Coordinating Unit	Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	12
Contact	1 hour per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units of Gender Studies and Social Analysis major or equivalent as determined by Honours Coordinator/Department committee.
Restrictions	Available only to students admitted to the relevant Honours program
Assessment	15,000 word thesis (100%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Andrew Hope

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Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

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