A dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved research topic.
A supervised research dissertation on an approved topic is expected to comprise both primary and secondary sources and to embody some original research. A dissertation should show some originality of thought, coherence of structure, clarity of argument and excellence of expression (including format).
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PACI490 |
| Subject | Pacific Islands Studies |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,620.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- PACI 301 and 54 300-level ANTH, ARTH, ARTV, CHTH, GEOG, HIST, MAOR or MUSI points
- Limited to
- PGDipArts, BA(Hons)
- Contact
tetumu@otago.ac.nz
Tel 03 479 8674- More information link
- View more information on the School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies' website
- Teaching staff
The Postgraduate Studies Committee approves the dissertation topic and supervisor(s). Depending on the topic proposed one or two supervisor(s) are appointed, at least one of whom is a member of the School.
- Paper Structure
Dissertation
- Teaching Arrangements
Supervised
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding,
Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- The dissertation is intended to demonstrate a student's ability to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice under the supervision of an academic staff member.
