Diploma Module 1: M.A. Thesis Seminar (1) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2020

Module name: Diploma Module 1: M.A. Thesis Seminar (1)
Module code: W1-FA-NA-S2-MD1-SM-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2020
Semester: winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 7
Description:
The M.A. seminar is an integral part of the education program on the second-cycle studies. The central objective of the course is to guide a student towards preparation of M.A. thesis that is the result of a creative evaluation of a problem selected from syllabi of all courses within the M.A. program, with the use of acquired skills during studies in practical usage of English and theoretical knowledge, as well as with the use of principles related both to the writing technique and the methodology of scientific research.
Prerequisites:
Preparation in the form of thematic and practical courses (including the B.A. seminar), completed during the first-cycle studies.
Key reading:
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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 broader context of the research conducted as well as the issue explored; understands the need to extend the knowledge acquired and master the possessed skills; the student’s actions are characterized by natural curiosity and inquisitiveness; spontaneously formulates different study questions on the basis of the observations made and the conclusions reached. [NA-S2_SM1-1_K1]
 FA2_K01 [1/5] FAN2_K01 [1/5]
The student makes use of the acquired skills and knowledge to critically evaluate various cultural phenomena s/he observes and to creatively participate in the cultural life of the community; the student eagerly shares his/her knowledge and observations with other people and consciously broadens his/her knowledge during contact with others. [NA-S2_SM1-1_K2]
 FA2_K02 [1/5] FA2_K03 [1/5] FAN2_K04 [1/5]
The student can work unassisted in order to analyse critically and creatively a selected problem from the field of applied linguistics, second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methods, with the use of acquired skills from the Practical English subjects. [NA-S2_SM1-1 _U1]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U02 [1/5] FA2_U08 [1/5]
The student can present in a written form the problem s/he analysed by him/herself, in accordance with the principles of English academic discourse, current principles of the preparation of diploma dissertation, the objectivity principles and the academic style. [NA-S2_SM1-1_U2]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FAN2_U01 [1/5]
The student has a broader knowledge of the selected problem related to applied linguistics, second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methods with regard to theoretical aspects and the empirical research review. [NA-S2_SM1-1_W1]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W02 [1/5] FA2_W03 [1/5] FAN2_W13 [1/5]
The student has knowledge of research methodology in Humanities concerning applied linguistics, second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methods. The student knows and comprehends theories, modern trends and schools that represent these fields of Humanities. The student gains a knowledge of the principles of analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data. [NA-S2_SM1-1_W2]
 FA2_W03 [1/5] FA2_W04 [1/5] FA2_W05 [1/5] FA2_W06 [1/5] FAN2_W13 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
pass with a grade [NA-S2_SM1-1_w_1]
On the basis of the completed components of the master thesis.
 NA-S2_SM1-1_K1 NA-S2_SM1-1_K2 NA-S2_SM1-1 _U1 NA-S2_SM1-1_U2 NA-S2_SM1-1_W1 NA-S2_SM1-1_W2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
seminar [NA-S2_SM1-1_fs_1]
The seminar is predominantly conducted in the form of tutorials, which are individual consultations with the supervisor.
 30
search, evaluation and analysis of sources and topic studies; written analysis of the individual parts of the M.A. thesis; self-correction; revision according to the supervisor’s instructions
130 pass with a grade [NA-S2_SM1-1_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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