• Prerequisite: A History Grade 1 and a History Grade 2 subject.
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Politics 1
East Asian Studies
Russian Literature &
Society Philosophy 1 B Indian Studies 1A
Indian Studies 1A Indonesian & Malayan
Studies 1
History 2K (French) or History 2H
(American) or History 2J (East
Asian)
or History 2L (British) Politics 2A (approved
units)
or History 2J (East Asian)
Politics 2A (approved units)
Philosophy 2C or 20 Politics 2A (approved
units)
Indian Studies 2В Indonesian & Malayan
Studies 2
Politics 1
Description of Courses Available Behavioural Studies 2 Government & Society 3 or Psychology 2A or Political Sociology 3 or Criminology 2
or Classical Social Theory 2
International Relations Economic History 3(ì Any Grade 2 Political Economic History 3C or
Science subject or 3О Economic History 2В
History 2G (Australian) Any Grade 3 Political Science or History subject
Politics 3A (approved units)
Any Grade 3 Political Science subject
Any Grade 3 Political Science subject Politics 3A
Indian Studies 3B or any Grade 3 Political Science subject Politics 3A (approved
units)
History 3J• (East Asian) or International
Relations 3
or Politics 3A (approved units)
Politics ЭА Behavioural Studies 1
or Psychology 1
Economic History 1A Politics 1
Politics 1
Classical Social Theory 2
JOINT COURSES IN ECONOMICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES The major in Mathematical Sciences as set out below has been approved and can be taken in the ordinary (Pass) degree course for the Bachelor of Arts in the following manner:
First Year Second Year Third Year
Economics A Economics B Economics C Mathematics 1 C Mathematics 2A Math. Sci. 3 Math. Sci. 1 Math. Sci. 2
One other subject
• Prerequisite: A History Grade 1 and a History Grade 2 subject.
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Courses in Mathematical Sciences comprise the following units:
Subject Component Units:
Mathematical Sciences 1 Computer Science 101 Statistics 1A
Computer Science 202 Statistics 2A
Units totalling between 18 and 20 points, including
Mathematics 393 (4) Statistics 301 (3) Statistics 311 (3) end a selection from Computer Science 321 (5) Computer Science 322 (5) Computer Science 323 (5) Mathematics 373 (4) Mathematics 394 (3) Statistics 313 (3) Statistics 321 (3) Statistics 316 (3) Mathematical Sciences 2
Mathematical Sciences 3
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Description of Courses Available EXPERIMENTAL FIRST YEAR
(Not available until 1978.)
A variant on the normal first year may be available for a limited number of students in 1977, provided that expected funds become available.
This has been designed to facilitate experimentation in methods of teach- ing and in the content of first year study. The experimental part of the year will replace two normal subjects. Students who apply and are selected for this experiment will enrol in two subjects—Special Studies 1A and Special Studies 1 B. This is to simplify the work of record keeping and does NOT indicate that the experimental part of the year is divided into two sections. On the contrary it will be a single project.
The core of this special project will be study in small discussion groups, supported by additional classes.
There will be a number of discussion groups; each will be led by a teacher who will specify, in general terms, the theme for study by that group. The details of the issues studied will be the responsibility of the group as a whole. At enrolment stage students will be able to specify the particular group into which they seek selection, or they may specify two or more of the groups, stating their preferences.
Work in the discussion groups Is intended to emphasise an active ap- proach to study. Students will be encouraged to express their interpretation of material and its relevance to specific issues and will have to learn to confront competing interpretations from other members of the group. This form of interchange between students has been shown to be effective In student learning and is perhaps as important as the interchange between student and teacher. In particular It promotes the habit, essential to scholarship, of critically approaching unconsidered or prejudiced attitudes.
There are other important features of the groups. The participants will collectively take the responsibility for deciding precisely how the course of study Is to progress. In this way the rationale of the course of study will be more apparent. The flexibility of these groups will facilitate the study of topics, in many cases cutting across the boundaries of specific disciplines, which would be difficult to deal with In a more traditional mode of teaching.
The supporting classes will introduce students to other members of the academic staff. The programme of set classes is intended to demonstrate the operation of various disciplines and methodologies, to examine or provide information on some of the issues relating to the themes of one or more groups and, primarily, to provide new stimulus to the groups In the exploration of their themes. It is hoped that single lectures or short series by a number of distinguished academics in the faculty will be included in the programme. In addition special classes, often of an In- formal nature, will be arranged by the leaders of the groups so that special knowledge of other academics which bears on problems under discussion by the group, can be made available.
Any student in the experimental first year will be taking two normal first year subjects and will be able to proceed in the usual way to majors or honours courses based on those subjects. However, in addition to this, a number of departments will accept Special Studies 1A and 18 in place of their own first year subject in a major or honours course. Information about the departments concerned and other details of the project will be available by the beginning of 1977 from the Faculty office.
The formal details of Special Studies 1A and 1B follow.
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100-468 SPECIAL STUDIES 1A 100-469 SPECIAL STUDIES 1B
These two subjects must be taken together and study for them will be one single programme; hence enrolments in one of these subjects is condi- tional on enrolment in the others.
A limited number of places in this composite subject will probably be available in 1977.
The core of this subject will consist in study in a small discussion group.
The group will meet for a total of 3 hours each week, but this period may be divided into two separate sessions. In addition a programme of lectures and/or seminars will be arranged to complement and develop work in the groups. These supporting classes will take up to two hours per week.
Each discussion group will be led throughout the year by a member of staff who will have the responsibility of specifying, in general terms, the theme to be dealt with by the group in question. He will do this by giving:
(a) A general specification of the theme around which the work of the study group would centre.
(b) A list of the core literature relevant to this, together with a list of books which the student should possess.
(c) A statement of the problems and reading which will serve as the starting point for study and discussion.
(d) A reasonably full description of some of the issues which he con- siders will probably be dealt with by the study group.
The group as a whole will discuss further details of the problems and material to be studied.
The supporting classes will normally be of two kinds (i) A programme of classes set in advance and involving a number of different lecturers and (ii) Special classes arranged to meet the needs of a particular group. Both kinds of classes will normally be given by people other than the leader of the group.
Written work, not to exceed 15,000 words, on topics arising from the work of the group will be required throughout the year.
Assessment. A class list will not be issued but the teacher leading a group will advise each student as to his capabilities for honours work, and will provide a written assessment for those students who do seek entry to an honours school. Assessment will be based on written work but participation in class work is seen as an essential element of the year's work. Which items of written work will be assessed and their weighting will be settled early in the year after consultation with the group.
A formal examination will be set for any student who wishes such an examination to be taken into account in his assessment.
An examination board will be responsible for the setting of any examina- tions and will consider the case of any student who is not considered to have reached pass standard.
In any case where the examining board determines that a student has failed, but not failed badly, they may credit him with the equivalent of a pass in one first year subject.
Further details, including a list of discussion group leaders, the themes and reading for each group, the programme of set supporting classes.
Description of Courses Available instructions o;i how to apply for selection for the subject and a list of the major and honours schools into which a student may proceed on the basis of having completed this subject will be available from the Faculty office by the end of December 1976.
GRADUATE STUDIES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FRENCH STUDIES
For information on this postgraduate diploma course, designed for pass graduates, see pp. 202-204.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEOGRAPHY
For details, see Details of subjects in Geography (p. 214 ff.).
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC POLICY
For details, See Details of subjects in Political Science (p. 422 ff.).
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY
For details, see Details of subjects in Criminology (p. 97 ff.).
M.A. PRELIMINARY
Graduates with the degree of B.A. (ord.) may be permitted to study for M.A., after completing studies as prescribed, and passing a preliminary examination.
The length of time for the M.A. preliminary course varies according to the qualifications of the student in the appropriate school.
In general, departments require that candidates have reached the standard of the B.A. (honours) work in that school. Graduates of other faculties may in certain circumstances be admitted to M.A. preliminary courses without completing a B.A.
All intending candidates should consult the appropriate department and also refer to enrolment procedures as indicated on p. 56.
MASTER OF ARTS
Candidature must be approved by the department and by the Faculty.
Candidates for this degree must either have completed the course for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with honours or, after completing the course for the ordinary degree, have pursued further studies for two years (unless this period be reduced by permission of the Faculty in special circumstances) and have then passed a preliminary examination of the standard of the final examination for the degree with honours.
The examination for the degree Is usually in the form of a thesis.
Intending M.A. preliminary and M.A. students should consult the chairman of the department concerned, from whom the application form should be obtained.
Candidature must be approved by the department and by the Faculty before enrolment will be accepted.
Candidates are required to enrol and pay fees in each year over which their course extends. Candidates are not entitled to supervision or any other facilities unless they are enrolled. The time over which these courses may extend is ordinarily limited to two years for full-time and four years for part-time students.
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In addition to the schools in which the examination may be taken as listed in the regulation, the Faculty of Arts has approved for advanced studies Criminology, Economic History, Social Studies, Indonesian Studies, Indian Studies and Music. No candidate can be admitted to the degree of Master of Arts unless he is a graduate of at least one year's standing.
The thesis should normally be submitted for examination within two years from the commencement of candidature for M.A. by full-time candidates, and within four years by part-time candidates.
Except in special circumstances and with the permission of the Faculty no thesis or course work will be examined unless the candidate presents for examination within four years from the commencement of his candi- dature or, in the event of his having been granted leave of absence for the maximum period of one year, within five years from the com- mencement of his candidature.
The regulation is on pp. 56-58.
M.A. EXAMINATION
In most departments examination is done by thesis, three (3) copies of which must be submitted to the Arts Faculty office.
Format of theses:
(1) Generally should be on International Standard Size A4 paper, measuring 297mm x 210mm, typewritten, double-spaced but where this is not suitable, on foolscap size paper measuring 13in. x 8in.
Students are advised to consult the department concerned as to which size paper is preferred.
(ii) Sheets should be numbered consecutively and clearly; interpolated sheets should be marked distinctly — e.g. 69(а), or as the case may require.
(iii) Folding diagrams or charts should be arranged so as to open out to the top and right.
(iv) There should be a margin on the left hand side of at least 1%in.
uniform on all sheets.
(v) At least one copy, for deposit in the library, must be bound in such a manner that it will stand on the shelf as a book. All copies must have the pages firmly fastened within a cover. Spring-back folders must not be used.
(vi) A title page must show the title of the thesis, the degree for which it is submitted, and the full name of the author as well as a state- ment that the thesis is the candidate's own work and that he has quoted all source material used.
(vii) The name of the author must be on the spine and it is desirable to show there also the title, abbreviated if necessary.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
This in general is e degree for full-time research workers. A candidate must be a graduate of this or some other university recognized for the purpose, must be of such standing as may be required by the Professorial Board for graduates in this Faculty, and must be accepted as such by the Professorial Board on the recommendation of the chairman of the de- partment concerned. He must pursue for at least two years a course of
Description of Courses Available advanced study and research under a supervisor or supervisors appointed by the board, and on its completion must present a satisfactory thesis embodying the results of his research.
The prerequisite for the Ph.D. degree is an M.A. with first or second class (division A) honours or B.A. with first or second class (division A) honours together with one year's experience in approved post-graduate work. In the latter case graduates with 1st or 2A honours would enter for the M.A. degree but, if recommended and approved by the Faculty, could apply for admission to Ph.D. candidature at the end of their first year of graduate study without having to submit a master's thesis or be tested by publication or further examination.•
The chairman of the department is responsible for recommending accept- ance by the Ph.D. Standing Committee and the matter is reported to Faculty as soon as possible afterwards.
DOCTOR OF LETTERS
This degree is gained by original work only. The candidate must be a bachelor of Arts of at least seven years' standing or a graduate in some other faculty who has had adequate training in letters, and must submit a published work on an approved subject, together with any other pub- lished or unpublished work he thinks appropriate. The degree will not be awarded unless the examiners are satisfied that the work submitted is effectively presented, and makes a substantial, sustained and original contribution to learning. Three (3) copies of the work submitted must be lodged for examination. (See Regulations 3.7 and 4.6.)
•Currently, legislation Is In process to permit M.A. preliminary candidates, who have been permitted to proceed to M.A. work and who have eucessfully completed at least one year's tull-time research towards the M.A. degree, to be allowed, under certain conditions, to transfer to the Ph.D. programme.
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