Master's Seminar I Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Master's Seminar I
Module code: W2-TR-S2-036
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Master's Seminar I 1. The idea and stages of implementing a master's thesis. 2. Methodology and methods used in scientific research - characteristics of methods, their determinants. 3. Discussion of techniques for writing a scientific paper, proper use of footnotes while maintaining copyrights and preparation of a bibliography. Analysis of selected scientific texts, discussion. 4. Techniques for searching for literature and sources. A critical review of the literature. 5. Review of research issues in order to select the topic of the master's thesis. 6. Defining the research problem of the work. Principles of formulating the purpose of work. Formulation of the research problem and preliminary approach to the purpose of the work based on a literature review, preparation of a bibliography.
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]
Has knowledge of issues currently discussed in the literature in the field of tourism sciences and has knowledge of contemporary achievements, research centers and schools in these areas necessary when writing a master's thesis. [W2-TR-S2-036 _1]
 W01 [5/5]
Is able to solve problems related to the prepared diploma thesis, properly select sources and tourist information, conduct their critical analysis, interpretation and evaluation, as well as synthesis and presentation of this information. [W2-TR-S2-036 _2]
 U01 [5/5]
Understands the need for an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems when preparing a diploma thesis, integrating knowledge and using skills from various disciplines. [W2-TR-S2-036 _3]
 K01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [W2-TR-S2-036] 30 Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05]  course work W2-TR-S2-036 _1 W2-TR-S2-036 _2 W2-TR-S2-036 _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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation 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
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Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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