GLOBAL 300 : Research Project
Arts
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Global 100, Global 200 and Global 300 are compulsory for all Bachelor of Global Studies majors. These courses are interrelated.
Global 100 stresses the importance of intercultural communication and encourages students to reflect in writing on their personal journey through the Global Studies programme. In Global 200 students begin to consider how to embark upon Global Studies research by constructing a proposal that fits a particular set of ideas they want to engage with. Global 300 students spend their last semester converting the research proposal in to a paper.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Learn to organize and execute an independent research project that does NOT include research involving human subjects This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in creating an interdisciplinary, issues based approach to learning by integrating different theoretical approaches to conceptualize and answer global challenges in novel ways. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Strategize how to acquire and work with relevant data This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in accountability and integrity. Acquiring and working with relevant data encourages students to build theory from practical solutions rather than using theory to answer questions. This learning outcome also provides students with the tools to distinguish between logic and falsehood in different languages and debates and to formulate ethically-driven decisions across a variety of contexts. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Think about how to respond to a global challenge in a sharp and analytically rigorous way This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in combining global and local studies. Students localize abstract international issues using a sharpened set of contextualized aptitudes and develop connections between the world’s most important issues and their local manifestations. In this course students are also encouraged to use a multifaceted set of linguistic, critical, and analytic skills to interact with a range of stakeholders. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Create a platform for sharing writing and critiquing peer writing productively This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in skills versatility and responsible engagement. Students work collaboratively to pivot smoothly among different ways of knowing, acting, and reflecting in the world, and be able to adjust to fluid situations with ease. They also offer creative opinions that are communicated in a collaborative spirit and use theoretical rigor to drive new discoveries. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Build critical writing, visual, and oral communication skills This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in issues-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning and responsible engagement. Students will activate a range of problem-solving techniques to address real-world stakeholder needs and solve problems sensibly and dependably. They will undertake this work using peer accountability tools developed through the Global Studies course program. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| Discussions | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Project | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
1. Participation and engagement-one-on-one mentorship meetings (20%). This work is designed to encourage engagement you with your chosen research topic prior to mentorship meetings. You will be asked to prepare a document ahead of your meetings that signposts your theoretical contribution and data/evidence acquisition, respectively. These exercises will take the form of fill-in-the-blank questionnaires and will be brought to meetings for discussion and subsequently marked.
2. • Revisiting your proposal (Exercise 1) (10%). In this exercise, you will map out your thesis in outline and annotated bibliography form. This assignment is meant to improve your ability to link a global challenge to an academic or policy-related set of literature. The outline and annotated bibliography should be no longer than 800 words with a limit of 4-8 references.
3. • Peer review of writing – theory (Exercise 2) (15%). In this exercise, you will map out the theory or theories driving your project. This assignment is meant to improve your ability to think theoretically about a global challenge. It is also a means of enhancing your research framework for your thesis. The word limit is 1000 words.
4. • Peer review of writing – data (Exercise 3) (15%). In this exercise, you will justify the choices behind your research data/evidence. This assignment is meant for you to outline the parameters of the data/evidence you collect about a global challenge and defend them. The word limit is 1000 words.
5. • Final thesis (4, 000 words excluding bibliography, tables, figures, and appendices but including footnotes) –(40%)
You will be given detailed specifications for these assignments at a later date.
Assignment Weighting
1 Participation 20%
2 Exercise 1: Revisiting your proposal 10%
3 Exercise 2: Peer review of writing-theory 15%
4 Exercise 3: Peer review of writing-data 15%
5 Exercise 4: Final thesis 40%
TOTAL 100%
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 12 hours of lectures, 6 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 4 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including mentor sessions to complete the components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including the one-on-one mentorship sessions will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events.
Attendance on campus is required for lectures.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information,
look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894,
which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.