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    Overview

    A supervised research dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved topic.

    About this paper

    Paper title Dissertation
    Subject Politics
    EFTS 0.5000
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (Distance learning)
    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,721.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    72 points of POLS at 300-level
    Limited to
    BA(Hons), PGDipArts, BCom(Hons), PGDipCom
    Notes
    Interested students who do not meet the prerequisite should contact the department to discuss their eligibility.
    Contact

    politics@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed.

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Scholarship.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the paper, students will be able to:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual approaches to the study of politics and show knowledge of issues and themes in the study of politics;
    • Identify relevant sources - primary, secondary, oral and other - for analysing politics;
    • Undertake independent, self-directed research;
    • Apply their understanding and knowledge through written analysis;
    • Demonstrate a highly developed capacity for critical analysis.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025)

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Friday 13:00-14:50 9, 12, 15-16, 18-20

    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Friday 13:00-14:50 29, 37, 42
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