Diploma seminar 3 Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: Diploma seminar 3
Module code: W3-MS-S1-DS_3
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Diploma Seminar 3 module is a continuation of the Bachelor's Seminar 2 module, the purpose of which is to prepare a thesis in the form of a written study of a selected issue following the scope of the field of study. The purpose of the module is to control the process of developing the bachelor's thesis with the substantive and methodological support of the seminar instructor. The purpose of the seminar is to finalize the editing of the thesis and to provide assistance to diploma students in preparing for the diploma exam.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): Diploma seminar 2 [W3-MS-S1-DS_2]
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is aware of the need to supplement his knowledge and is ready to improve his knowledge and use expert opinions systematically. [DS_3_K01]
 MS_1_K01 [5/5]
The student can independently design research, select an appropriate research method, and formulate research questions and hypotheses while observing integrity and ethical principles in research work. [DS_3_U01]
 MS_1_U06 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [5/5]
The student has the ability to write scientific papers in Polish and in a foreign language relating to the issues and problems of political science and diplomacy. [DS_3_U02]
 MS_1_U05 [4/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5] MS_1_U08 [5/5]
The student has knowledge of research methods and techniques used in the social sciences, knows and understands the principles of intellectual property protection and copyright. [DS_3_W01]
 MS_1_W06 [4/5] MS_1_W07 [4/5]
The student is familiar with the terminology of the social sciences, and can also use it in a foreign language. [DS_3_W02]
 MS_1_W03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [W3-MS-S1-DS_3_S] 30 Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		exam DS_3_K01 DS_3_U01 DS_3_U02 DS_3_W01 DS_3_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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