MSc seminar I Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: MSc seminar I
Module code: W2-GF-S2-215
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student, through discussions with the supervisor and studies of the scientific literature should determine the subject, concept and plan of the master's thesis.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
student has knowledge of current problems discussed in the scientific geographic literature; he understands the necessity of systematic reading of international literature in the field of science and popular science related to the studied discipline in order to broaden his knowledge; he understands the necessity of life-long learning [W2-GF-S2-215 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [4/5] KGG2_K01 [4/5]
student has knowledge of the used data and knows the principles of planning geographic surveys, data acquisition and tools for their description; he demonstrates the ability to critically analyse and select information from various sources and correctly interprets and explains natural, social and economic phenomena, as well as mutual relations between them; he has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in a variety of fields and forms [W2-GF-S2-215 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5]
student knows and understands the basic concepts and principles in the field of industrial property and copyright protection and the need to manage of intellectual property resources; he plans and performs research tasks allocated by a supervisor and under his/ her direction [W2-GF-S2-215 _3]
 KGG2_W03 [3/5] KGG2_U05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [W2-GF-S2-215 _fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work W2-GF-S2-215 _1 W2-GF-S2-215 _2 W2-GF-S2-215 _3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
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
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)