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    Overview

    A supervised research essay of 6,500 words on an approved topic.

    In this paper you conduct an original, independent research project. You select, research and complete a study on a topic of your choice under the supervision of the course convener and in consultation with one or more members of staff from the three disciplines. Seminar-style discussions and research workshops will be led by the course convenor.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Essay
    Subject Philosophy, Politics and Economics
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    PHPE 201
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music, Commerce
    Notes
    Students who do not meet the prerequisite may be admitted with the approval from the Philosophy, Politics and Economics Programme Co-ordinator.
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact

    ppe@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Teaching staff to be confirmed.

    Paper Structure

    The students meet collectively each week with the course convenor.

    Assessment:

    • Essay (7,000 words) 90%
    • Oral Presentation 10%
    Teaching Arrangements

    The paper deepens student understanding of political economy and gives them practice in constructing and defending arguments both on paper and in person. Students will also be teaching each other and sharing complementary research expertise. The convener will lead a number of special sessions on elements of the research project, including identifying scholarly resources, writing essays and making effective presentations.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    This paper will allow students to complete an independent research project from conception to presentation.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 9-13, 15-22

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
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