Overview
An analysis of a particular historiographical area of the student’s choosing and its problems. To be presented in the form of a scholarly article.
A historiographical project of the student's own choice (subject to the availability of adequate secondary sources and supervision). The project will be undertaken largely independently, will assess the historiography relating to a specific topic, and will be presented in the form of a scholarly article. Each student is individually supervised.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Study |
|---|---|
| Subject | History |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,240.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Pre or Corequisite
- 48 300-level HIST points
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission. - Contact
Associate Professor Miranda Johnson - miranda.johnson@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Miranda Johnson
- Teaching Arrangements
Seminars, with individual supervision.
- Textbooks
- Course materials will be made available electronically.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Gain proficiency in written and oral communication skills
- Cultivate critical thinking, verbal communication and writing skills
Timetable
Overview
Design and undertake a supervised project of the student’s choosing on an historiographical area and its problems. To be presented in the form of a 5,000-word scholarly article.
A historiographical project of the student's own choice (subject to the availability of adequate secondary sources and supervision). The project will be undertaken largely independently, will assess the historiography relating to a specific topic, and will be presented in the form of a scholarly article. Each student is individually supervised.
About this paper
| Paper title | Historiography Project |
|---|---|
| Subject | History |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Pre or Corequisite
- 54 300-level HIST points
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission. - Contact
Professor Mark Seymour - mark.seymour@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Professor Mark Seymour
- Teaching Arrangements
Seminars, with individual supervision.
- Textbooks
- Course materials will be made available electronically.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Gain proficiency in written and oral communication skills
- Cultivate critical thinking, verbal communication and writing skills