Diploma Module: Module 4 - M.A. Thesis Seminar 4 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Diploma Module: Module 4 - M.A. Thesis Seminar 4
Module code: W1-FA-NA-S2-SM2-4
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 11
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:
Successful completion of Diploma Module: Module 3
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
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 conducted research and the analyzed problem, s/he is aware of the need of further broadening of acquired knowledge and improvement of acquired skills. Students' actions are characterized by natural curiosity. A student spontaneously phrases subsequent research questions on the basis of made observations and gathered findings. [NA-S2-SM4-4_K1]
 FA2_K01 [4/5]
makes use of acquired skills and knowledge for critical evaluation of observed phenomena related to acquisition, teaching and usage of the second language. A student eagerly shares his/her knowledge and observations and shows flexibility. S/he intentionally broadens his/her knowledge during contact with others. [NA-S2-SM4-4_K2]
 FA2_K03 [4/5]
can critically, creatively and by himself/herself elaborate on selected problems related to applied linguistics, second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methods with the use of acquired skills from the Practical English subjects. [NA-S2-SM4-4_U1]
 FA2_U01 [4/5] FA2_U02 [4/5] FA2_U05 [4/5] FA2_U06 [4/5] FA2_U07 [4/5]
can present in the written form evaluated by himself/herself problem, in accordance with the principles of academic discourse in English, current principles of the preparation of diploma dissertation, the objectivity principles and the academic studies style. [NA-S2-SM4-4_U2]
 FA2_U01 [4/5] FA2_U07 [4/5] FA2_U09 [4/5]
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-SM4-4_W1]
 FA2_W01 [4/5] FA2_W02 [4/5] FA2_W03 [4/5] FA2_W08 [4/5]
has a knowledge of methodology of research in Humanities concerning applied linguistics, second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methods. A student knows and comprehends theories, modern trends and schools that represent these fields of Humanities. A student gains a knowledge of the principles of analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data. [NA-S2-SM4-4_W2]
 FA2_W03 [4/5] FA2_W04 [4/5] FA2_W05 [4/5] FA2_W06 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [NA-S2-SM4-4_w_1]
The student is evaluated on the basis of the completed components of the master thesis.
 NA-S2-SM4-4_K1 NA-S2-SM4-4_K2 NA-S2-SM4-4_U1 NA-S2-SM4-4_U2 NA-S2-SM4-4_W1 NA-S2-SM4-4_W2
Discussion and/or student presentation [NA-S2-SM4-4_w_2]
The student is evaluated on the basis of his/her participation in seminar discussions and/or the student’s presentation.
 NA-S2-SM4-4_K1 NA-S2-SM4-4_K2 NA-S2-SM4-4_U1 NA-S2-SM4-4_U2 NA-S2-SM4-4_W1 NA-S2-SM4-4_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-SM4-4_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
 250 Written assignments [NA-S2-SM4-4_w_1] Discussion and/or student presentation [NA-S2-SM4-4_w_2]
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