Master's Seminar IV and preparation of the master's thesis Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Master's Seminar IV and preparation of the master's thesis
Module code: W2-GF-S2-014
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 20
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Synthesis of the student's own research and interpretation work, technical and cartographic development of materials and preparation of a 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]
demonstrates the ability to formulate reasoned judgments based on data from various sources, has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in various scopes and forms, extended by a critical analysis of the effectiveness and usefulness of the knowledge used [W2-GF-S2-014 _1]
 KGG2_U02 [4/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5]
demonstrates the ability to write a research paper in Polish and a short scientific report in a foreign language based on own scientific research [W2-GF-S2-014 _2]
 KGG2_U04 [4/5] KGG2_U07 [3/5]
is able to use theoretical knowledge to describe and analyze the causes and course of social and economic processes and phenomena, is able to formulate their own opinions and critically select data and methods of analysis, and formulate simple research hypotheses and verify them [W2-GF-S2-014 _3]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5]
is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills, extended with an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-014 _4]
 KGG2_K01 [4/5]
independently plans his/her own professional or scientific career [W2-GF-S2-014 _5]
 KGG2_U06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [W2-GF-S2-014 _fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-014 _1 W2-GF-S2-014 _2 W2-GF-S2-014 _3 W2-GF-S2-014 _4 W2-GF-S2-014 _5
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
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