Modern Greek - Philosophy •
(епегај Information: The preliminary course can be tailored to individual applicants needs, but noпttallу corresponds to the subjects offered to students in the fourth year of the undergraduate course. Applicants should consult-the depaпmeпt for details.
Coиrsе Naine: Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Modem Greek) Course Code: 47КАВ
General Information: Applicants should refer to the Postgraduate diplopia entry in this Guide, which is offered as an alternative preliminary program.
RESEARСII PROGRAMS Coиrsе Naine; M.А. in Modem Greek
Course Type: Masters by Thesis Course Code: 102MО
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confirmed by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Office, Rooit 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
Principal Areas of Specialisation: Iodcm Greek language, literature, history, and cultural studies. For further information, consult the Course Coordinator.
Structure of Course: Candidates undertake a 30,000 word thesis on a topic approved by the Course Coordinator. Enrolment consists of the following unit:
150-683 Major Thesis (100 points)
Course Naine: M.A. in Modem Greek
Course Type: Masters by Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis Course Code: 1021íi
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confirmed by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Office, Room 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
General Ііôormation: Modem Greek language, literature, history, and cultural studies. For further information, consult the Course Coordinator.
Structure of Course: Two postgraduate or fourth year subjects, and a shorter thesis of 20,000 to 22,000 words. Coursework may also he based in part, or in whole, on background studies to the research essay or such other courses as nay be an-anged.
1. Two subjects as follows (12.5 points each):
150-462 Honours Seminar in I iellenic Studies (First)
2. One of the following (or another postgraduate or fourth year subject approved by the Course Coordinator):
150-467 Formal Modem Greek (First)
150-468 Informal and Colloquial Modem Greek (N/A 1997) 150-469 Reading the Past: Kalharévousa (N/A 1997) 150-471 Modem Greek Literary Translation (N/A 1997) 150-475 Translation: Government and Business (Second) 150-476 Modem Greek Translation: Legal and Medical (N/A 1997) 150-485 Creative Writing in Modern Greek (N/A 1997)
2. 150-681 Shorter Thesis (75 points)
Detai s of Subjects: Details of fourth year subjects listed above can be found in'l he University of Melbourne Undergraduate Ilandbook 1997.
150-462 llonoиrs Seminar in tIerlemc Studies Semester: First
Credit points: 12.5
Content: Advanced topics in Hellenic studies, such as the oral traditions of modern Greece, the post-war Greek novel, primitivism in
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Greekliterature, Cypriot literature. Consult the Department of Language Studies for details.
rtcscSSmcnt: Written work totalling not more than 6,000 words 150-681 Shorter Thesis
Semester: Double
Content: Candidates undertake a research essay on a topic approved by the Course Coordinator.
Assessment: A thesis of 20,000 to 22,000 words
Note: In general, the School ofLauguages encourages M.A students to write the thesis in the target language, but, where appropriate, following consultation with the department, a thesis in English may be approved.
■ м u sic
Faculty of Music
Course Coordinator: Professor J A Griffiths PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
A MA Preliminary course is not otlèred, applicants interested in preliminary studies should consult the Faculty of Music for further information.
RESEARCiI PROGRAM
Intending applicants should be aware of the Master of Music program which maу be undertaken in Composition, Perfon"aiice, Music 'Ilierapy, Musicology as mentioned above and Ethnomusicology.
Course Name: M.A in Music Course Code: 102ХА Course Type: Masters by thesis
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be conftnned by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Office, Room 135, Old Arts (Ptt: 9344 5321).
General Information: Contact the Faculty of Music, Ground Floor.
Conservatorium Building, Ph 9344-5256 or 9344-4337.
Principal Areas of Specialisation: Australian Music History; Medieval and Renaissance Music; Music Aesthetics and Criticism; Music Analysis; Music Historiography; Music Palacography; Music of Spain; 19th and 20th Century Music; Historical Performance Practice.
Note: The above areas of specialisation are subject to change - intending applicants should consult the Faculty ofMusic for further information.
Course Structure: Candidates undertake a 30,000 word thesis on a topic approved by the Course Coordinator. Enrolment consists of the following unit:
740-602 Major Thesis (100 points)
■ Philosophy - Psychology Course Name: M.A. in Philosophy
Course Type: Masters by Advanced Seminars and Shоrter Thesis Course Code: 102NC
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confirmed by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Ot1ice, Room 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
Structure of Course: Candidates uiidntake three or four subjects and a shorter thesis of 20,000 -22,000 words.
L A compulsory thesis component:
161-605 Shorter Thesis (75 points) 2. One of the following options:
(a) Four seminars (each 6.25 points) chosen from those offered by the department at the fourth year level of the undergraduate program, each of which is to be examined by an essay of not more tltап 3,000 words, together with attendance at the Postgraduate Seminar (161-606).
(b) Two seminars (each 6.25 points) chosen from the sanie list as for option (a), and similarly examined, together with participation and enrolment in the Poslgradtiatc Seminar (161-606), in this instance examined by a written and oral paper of not more than 6,000 words (12.5 points).
Details of Subjects: Details regarding the fourth year seminars can be found in The University of лlelboumе Undergraduate Handbook 1997, or from the department.
161-605 Shorter Thesis Semester: Double Credit points: 75
Content: A typewritten thesis of 20,000 to 22,000 words (worth 75% of the overall mark), on a topic to be approved by the Coure Coordinator.
161-606 Postgraduate Seminar Semester: Double
Coordinator: Dr G D Marshall Credit points: 12.5
Objectives: Students completing this subject should achieve critical understanding of their research projects.
Contact: 2 hours per weck
Assessment: A paper presented and submitted in written form of no more than 6,000 words.
Structure of Course:: Candidates undertake a 30,000 word thesis on a topic approved by the Course Coordinator. Enrolment consists of the following unit:
166-601 Major Thesis (100 points)
■ PSYCHOLOGY
Departmcnt: Psychology, School of Behavioural Science
Further Details: Contact the Department of Psychology, School of Behavioural Science, 12th floor, Redmond Barry Building (Ph: 9344 6377) Graduate Convenor: Associate Professor R Reeve (For the name of specific course coordinators, refer to the relevant course entry below.) Special Application Requirements: As specific information is required for the selection process, applications for the Psychology programs should be made on the foins available from the Department of Psychology, School of Behavioural Science (Płt: 9344 6377). Closing date for applications is the 18th October 1996.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM Course Name: M.A. Preliminary in Psychology_
Course Code: 103PÁ
General Inforntation: Applicants interested in preliminary studies should consult the department for further information.
RESEARCH PROGRAM Course Nante: MA. in Psychology
Course Type: Masters by thesis only Course Code: 102РВ
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor R Reeve
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confirmed by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Office, Room 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
Principal Areas of Specialisation: Consult the departmental Manual of Graduate Studies.
Structure of Course: Candidature is either two years full-time or four years part-time. Candidates are required to complete satisfactorily four graduate subjects and to submit a research thesis of 30,000 words. Enrolment consists of the following subject:
512-602 Major Thesis (100 points)
■ POLITICAL SCIENCE Department: Political Science Course Coordinator: Prof. L. Holmes
Further Details: Contact Ms R. De Amicis at the department office located at room 419, 4th floor, John Medley building (Ph: 9344-6565)
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMS Course Navre: M.А. Preliminary in Political Science Course Code: 103OÁ
General Information: Applicants should consult the Department for further details of titis course.
Course Navre: Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Political Scicncet Course Code: 958ÁB
General Information: Applicants interested in preliminary studies should also refer to the diploma entry in this Guide.
RESEARCH PROGRAM Course Name: M.A. in Political Science Course Type: Masters by Thesis Course Code: 1020В
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confirmed by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Office, Room 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
Prindpal Areas of Specialisation: Australian politics; Comparative politics;
Political theory; Psychosocial studies; Public policy-, International relations;
Gender politics. Applicants should consult Departmental handbook for details of special interests among staff members.
COL'RSEWORK PROGRAMS
Note: For all coursework programs: (i) Students are required to attend all classes and penalties may be imposed if attendance falls below 80%; (n) Penalties may be imposed if course deadlines are not met (extensions may be granted on medical and compassionate grounds).
Course Name: M.А. in Applied Psychology
Course Type: Masters by coursework and minor thesis Course Code: 102PC
Course Coordinator: Dr В Fallon
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confined by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Office, Room 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
General Information: The aim of the program in Applied Psychology is to provide students with knowledge and skills relevant to psychological practice and research in a broad range of industries.
Structure of Course: The program is a two year full-time course. It involves the completion of 13 semester length subjects and a research thesis as set out below:
1. The following compulsory subjects must be undertaken in the first year of enrolment.
512-612 Graduate Research Methods (7.14 points) (Double) 512-641 Placement 1 (11.9 points) (First)
2. The following compulsory subject must be undertaken in the second year of enrolment:
512-658 Placeiuent 2 (11.9 points) (Second)
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Pяychology ■ 3. The following ten compulsory subjects (each 11.9 points) must be
undertaken according to the years in which they are taught.
Even Years (1996, 1998, etc.)
512-613 Interviewing and Counselling Skills (N/A 1997)
512-614 Intervention and Negotiation: Strategies and Skills (N/A 1997)
512-645 Duman Resource Management (N/A 1997) 512-646 Vocational and Career Psychology (N/A 1997)
5 12-65 1 Modelling Human Behaviour in Social and Organisational Contexts (N/A 1997)
Odd Years (1997, 1999, etc.)
512-615 Current Topics in Applied Psychology (Evaluation of Human Work: Ergonomic and Human Factors Approaches) (First) 512-642 Behaviour in Organisations (First)
512-643 Applied Psychological Measurement (First) 512-644 Psychological Assessment (Second)
512-647 Applications of Cognitive Psychology Research (Sеcопd) 4. in any year, one of the subjects listed in Point 3 above may be replaced
with the following subject by the department.:
512-649 Policy Design and Evaluation (11.9 points) (N/A 1997) 5. The following thesis component. (50 points total: 25 points per year full
time):
512-630 Minor Research Thesis (Double)
Note: All candidates are required to enrol for the thesis in each year of their enrolment. A result of "continuing" will be entered each year until the fiпаl year of enrolment when the result obtained will be entered.)
Course Name: M.A. in Clinical Neuropsychologv Course Type: Masters by coursework and minor thesis Course Code: 102PD
Course Coordinator: Dr S Bowden
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confirmed by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Office, Room 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
General Information: This two-year full-time course aims to provide candidates with the skills to work as a professional neuropsychologist. In the first year, tine course covers neuropsychological and psychopathological disorders, neuroanatomy, clinical and experimental approaches to neuropsychology, and counselling and brief intervention skills. Candidates are also introduced to professional practice through placements in first and second year totalling a minimum of 120 days.
Structure of Course: This course involves the completion of 9 subjects and a research project, as set out below. During the first year, candidates are required to commence their research project, which is submitted as a minor thesis in the second year of the course. In addition to completion of the minor thesis, the second year is devoted to extensive practical training, through a variety of placements and formal case conferences involving students and staff Candidates are expected to maintain a high standard of academic and practical work throughout the course.
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following subjects in Year 1:512-612 Graduate Research Methods (7.14 points) (Double) 512-632 Psychopathology and Neuropsychological Disorders (21.43
points) (Double)
512-633 Clinical & Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis (21.43 points) (Double)
512-634 Interview, Counselling, and Brief Intervention Skills (14.28 points) (Double)
512-635 Case Conference (Clinical and Neuropsychological) (14.28 points) (Double)
512-636 Introduction to Clinical Therapy (14.28 points) (Double) 512-654 Neuroanatomy (7.14 points) (Second)
2. The following subjects in Year 2:
512-630 Minor Research Thesis (50 points) (Double)
512-655 Clinical Neuropsychological Practice (42.86 points) (Double) 512-656 Cognitive NeuropryclrDlogy (7.14 points) (First)
Course Name: M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Course Type: Masters by coursework and minor thesis Course Code: 102 PE
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor 1-I Jackson
Fees: Fees for 1997 can be confined by contacting the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate 001cc, Room 135, Old Arts (Ph: 9344 5321).
General Infornration: This course is oriented towards equipping candidates with the diagnostic, assessment and therapy skills necessary to work with psychiatric patients. The practical components of the course have been extended to include placements in Year 1 and two clinical practicum in Year 2 totalling 140 days.
Structure of Course: Candidates must undertake all ten compulsory subjects and a thesis component, as set out below. Although students enrol in the minor thesis subject in the second year of the course, they are nevertheless required to commence their research in the first year of enrolment.
1. The following subjects in Year 1:
512-612 Graduate Research Methods (7.14 points) (Double) 512-632 Psychopathology and Neuropsychological Disorders (21.43
points) (Double)
512-633 Clinical & Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis (21.43 points) (Double)
512-634 Interview, Counselling, and Brief Intervention Skills (14.28 points) (Double)
512-635 Case Conference (Clinical and Neuropsychological) (14.28 points) (Double)
512-636 Introduction to Clinical Therapy (14.28 points) (Double) 512-637 Applications of Clinical Research (7.14 points) (Second) 2. Ise following subjects in Year 2:
512-630 Minor Research Thesis (50 points) (Double) 512-638 Clinical Practice (35.72 points) (Double)
512-639 Biological Perspectives on Disorders (7.14 points) (Second) 512-640 Psychosocial Perspectives on Disorders (7.14 points) (First) Details of Subjects:
512-612 Graduate Research Methods Semester: Double
Lecturers: Dr B Fallon and Dr B Rohrmann Credit points: 7.14
Objectives: The aims of the subject are to:
• develop skills in critical evaluation of psychological research;
• review approaches to data collection in psychology;
• develop an understanding of some common statistical models and issues concerning their application in psychological research.
Content: This subject deals with methodological and statistical issues in psychological research and is divided into two subsections:
• Data Collection Approaches. A critical discussion of the following topics: major approaches to data collection, such as behaviour observation, questionnaires and scales, psychophysiological recordings and analysis of documents; evaluation criteria; construction of instruments for laboratory and field studies, e.g., questionnaires; practical issues in the conduct of research investigations; and research management.
• Critical Analysis ofResearch in Clinical and Applied Psychology.
Based on examples drawn from research in applied settings the principles of research design and the logic of inference in applied settings will be examined. An overview of the range and scope of research designs and their application in applied settings will be studied through critical examination of recently published research.
Contact: One 2 hour seminar a week for one semester
Assessment: Written work not exceeding 3000 words in length; satisfactory . participation in class; attendance at weekly departmental colloquia.
512-613 Interviewing and Counselling Skills Semester: Not available in 1997
I,ecturer: Dr S. Paxton Credit points: 11.9
Objectives: The aim of the subject is to provide students with high levels of practical interviewing skills, applicable to both information gathering and helping situations. This subject also aims to familiarise students with basic behaviour change strategies, and skills to recognise and manage a client in crisis. Finally, it aims to ensure that all students are aware of their ethical obligations as a professional psychologist.
■ Psychлlogy
Content: This subject is designed to cover practical counselling and communication skills that are essential to the practice of psychology, regardless of theoretical orientation or the specific goals of work. It will be taught with a strong emphasis on practical experience and active participation, integrated with the presentation of didactic material and group discussion.
Contact: One 2 hour seminar a week
Assessment: Video tape of an interview, written assessment and class attendance.
512-614 Intervention and Negotiation: Strategies and Skills Semmester: Not available in 1997
Lecturers: Associate Professor D Bretherton and Associate Professor A Sanson
Credit points: 11.9
Objectives: The subject aims to provide an introduction to die theory and practice of non-violent conflict resolution and principled negotiation in organisational settings. It will aim to increase the students' ability to analyse conflict in organisations.
Content: Students will be expected to become familiar with the theoretical and empirical research literature relevant to organisational conflict and to learn the principles of conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation. The difference between resolution strategies such as mediation, conciliation and arbitration will be studied.
Contact: One 2 hour seminar a week
Assessment: A journal of 5000 words and an essay of 5000 words. The journal is a hurdle requirement and the essay is graded.
512-615 Current Topics in Applied Psychology (Evaluation of Duman Work: Ergonomic and Human Factors Approaches)
Semester: First
Lecturers: Professor J Tňnder, Dr S Paxton, Dr C Ball, Dr J Pressing, Dr B Rohrmann, Associate Professor E Hoffman and Dr J Langan-Fox
Credit points: 11.9
Objectives: This subject aims to provide students with knowledge and skills in specialist areas of psychology, such as ergonomics and human factors.
Content: This subject will examine the acquisition and maintenance of motor skill, multiple tasks, mental workload, environmental stresses, visual fatigue, problems of shiftwork, accidents, the human-computer interaction, anthroponietry and the pre-determination of motion time systems.
Contact: One 2 hour seminar a weck
Assessment: Multiple-choice examination (1 hour) and short essay (not more than 2000 words).
512-630 Minor Research Thesis Semester: Double
Coordinator: Associate Professor R Reeve Credit points: 50
Objectives: The aim of the research thesis is for the student to undertake a piece of research which can be published. The research should have clinical relevance.
Content: A 6,000 word thesis on a topic to be approved by a departmental committee.
Assessment: The thesis will be marked by two people independent of the supervisor.
512-632 Psychopathology and Neuropsychological Disorders Semester: Double
Lecturers: Associate Professor H Jackson, Dr S Bowden, Associate Professor M Saling, Dr M Kyrios, Dr V Anderson and Dr S Lancaster Credit poůits: 21.43
Objectives: The subject aims to provide candidates with a critical perspective and an understanding of psychopathology and neuropsychological disorders in adults and children from experimental, theoretical and descriptive perspectives. More specifically, as regards psychopathology, on completing the subject candidates will be able to demonstrate a detailed, critical and working knowledge of the psychiatric systems such as ICD-10 and particularly, DSM-IV. Candidates will also be able to critically evaluate major theories of aetiology and the data said to undergird them. As regards neuropsychological disorders, on completing the subject candidates will possess a thorough knowledge of the neurological, pathological and psychological bases of the major types of neuropsychological disorder. They will also be familiar with the management of neuropsychological disorders, including the relationship between assessment, behavioural assessment, behavioural interventions and educational placement, community integration, vocational rehabilitation, as appropriate. Finally, candidates will appreciate the close connection between
our understanding of neuropsychological disorders and advances in clinical and basic research in behavioural science.
Content: A comprehensive biopsychosocial approach will be taken to teaching the subject. Psychopathology will be contrasted with "normal"
development. References will be made throughout the subject to the various theoretical approaches to aetiologies, precipitating events, epidemiological data, onset, gender and other data. As regards neuropsychological disorders, the subject will cover the major categories of neuropsychological disorders from the perspective of the clinical and experimental neurosciences.
Assessments of focal versus diffuse disease, static versus progressive and resolving lesions, and the diagnosis and management of neuropsychological syndromes will be presented in the contest of current clinical and research findings.
Contact: 3 hour seminar a week
Assessment: 2 x 3 hour exanis - one at the end of each semester and each worth 50 per cent of the total mark. Satisfactory class participation is expected.
512-633 Clinical and Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis Semester: Double
Lecturers: Dr S Bowden, Associate Professor II Jackson, Associate Professor M Saling, Dr M Kyrios, Dr V Anderson, Dr S Lancaster
Credit points: 21.43
Objectives: The subject dovetails with subject 512-632. The subject will teach candidates to identify pathological (both organic and functional) conditions in adults and children. More specifically, candidates will be taught to correctly identify the various signs, symptoms, courses, correlates aud prognoses of pathological and neuropathological conditions, and diflèrentiate one disorder from another. Candidates will be able to conduct mental state examinations, take detailed, comprehensive histories and make a case formulation. In addition, on completion of the subject, candidates will have a thorough understanding of psychological test theory and the process of clinical decision-making; have a broad knowledge of the history and development of clinical psychological and neuropsychological testing; and, be able to administer and score standard child aud adult tests of ability and personality and many other common tests used in clinical assessment.
Content: This subject will teach pathological conditions in adults and children, and the theory and practice of objective assessment of normal and abnomial abilities (including niemory, attention, language, perception, and niotor functions). This subject also involves sonic clinical placement.
Contact: 3 hour seminar a week
Assessment: 2 x 3 hоиr written examinations. One is held at the end of each semester and each is worth 50 per cent of the total mark. There are three hurdle requirements: proficiency testing in test administration; the submission of a written mental status report for each week of the academic year; and satisfactorily passing the 30-45 day placement component. Candidates are also expected to participate in seminars.
512-634 Interview, Counselling and Brlef lntervention Skills Semester: Double
Lecturer: Dr N Мcмuгау Credit points: 14.28
Objectives: This subject aims to provide candidates with an understanding of the processes involved in interviewing, counselling, and brief therapeutic interventions, and to provide an opportunity to learn practical skills in these areas. Specifically, on completing the interview and counselling components in first semester, students will have developed practical skills enabling them to conduct an initial interview, take a history, and proceed with basic psychological counselling. On completing the brief interventions component in semester two, students will have explored the theoretical and empirical bases of a variety of brief intervention techniques and developed practical skills in tIse application of those techniques across a range of client groups.
Content: A strong emphasis is placed on practical, experiential learning throughout both semesters of this subject. Didactic lecture material and appropriate readings are combined with practical exercises, role play simulations, and video feedback to facilitate skills acquisition. First semester topics include areas such as active listening, attending and encouraging;
questioning techniques; observing client behaviours; paraphrasing, reflecting and sununarising; focussing on feelings, behaviours, and thoughts;
confrontation; structuring sessions; and termination. Second semester topics include relaxation and stress management; exposure techniques; operant approaches and aversive procedures; self management; modelling; imagery;
problem-solving and conflict resolution; and cognitive restructuring and their applications to a wide variety of clients.
Contact: One 2 hour seminar a week
Assessment: Semester one (Interview & Counselling Skills): Assessment comprises a combination of class participation and performance throughout the semester, a video presentation of the student in a counselling role, and a