Diploma Thesis: Module 1, M.A. Thesis Seminar (1) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-N2FA19.2020

Module name: Diploma Thesis: Module 1, M.A. Thesis Seminar (1)
Module code: W1-FA-TL-N2-SM1-1
Programme code: W1-N2FA19.2020
Semester: winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 8
Description:
The classes are an integral part of instruction curriculum of second-degree studies. The final aim of the course is the written thesis prepared by the student, as the fruit of independent and creative exploration of the thematic issues of the curriculum with the useof the practical English skills acquired in the course of studies and theoretical knowledge in accordance with the existing rules concerning both the writing techniques and methodology of research
Prerequisites:
preparation in the form of completing specific courses and practical studies of the first degree (including BA seminar)
Key reading:
(no information given)
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]
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 [TL-N2-SM1-1_K1]
 FA2_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. [TL-N2-SM1-1_K2]
 FA2_K02 [1/5] FA2_K03 [1/5] FA2_K04 [1/5]
The student can work unassisted in order to analyse critically and creatively a selected problem from the field of linguistics, translation studies, lexicography, communication studies or contrastive cultural studies, with the use of acquired skills from the Practical English subjects. [TL-N2-SM1-1_U1]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U02 [1/5] FA2_U05 [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. [TL-N2-SM1-1_U2]
 FA2_U06 [1/5] FA2_U07 [1/5] FA2_U09 [1/5]
The student has a broader knowledge of the selected problem related to linguistics, translation studies and communication studies and a consolidated knowledge of the cultures and traditions of selected areas and communities. [TL-N2-SM1-1_W1]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W02 [1/5] FA2_W03 [1/5]
The student is familiar with the methodology of conducting research pertinent to a relevant academic discipline, and is cognizant of the rules of objectivity in academic discourse and of the code of academic responsibility. The student knows and understands theories, modern trends and schools that represent relevant fields of Humanities and is able to analyse and interpret a text in accordance with selected approaches borrowed from linguistics, translation studies or LSP methodology. [TL-N2-SM1-1_W2]
 FA2_W03 [1/5] FA2_W04 [1/5] FA2_W05 [1/5] FA2_W06 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
pass with a grade [TL-N2-SM1-1_w_1]
on the basis of the completed components of the thesis
 TL-N2-SM1-1_K1 TL-N2-SM1-1_K2 TL-N2-SM1-1_U1 TL-N2-SM1-1_U2 TL-N2-SM1-1_W1 TL-N2-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 [TL-N2-SM1-1_fns_1]
tutorial classes with the MA supervisor
 28
search, evaluation and analysis of sources and topic studies; written analysis of individual parts of the thesis; self-correction and according to the supervisor’s instructions
 90 pass with a grade [TL-N2-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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