Diploma Module: Module 3 – Specialized Seminar 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Diploma Module: Module 3 – Specialized Seminar 1
Module code: W1-FA-AKM-S2-SS1-3
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Specialised Seminars 1 and 2 are complementary to M.A. Seminars 3 and 4. The task of specialised seminars is to make it possible for students to explore in depth problems assigned by the seminar leader as well as those connected thematically with their own research on M.A. theses, and to present the results in the form of an oral / audiovisual presentation and in writing. Students broaden their knowledge in their field of studies and develop competences in the methodology of literary research and in academic English.
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 issues raised by himself and other participants of the seminar and is able to critically and constructively present and discuss positions and views on a wider forum [KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [3/5]
can work unassisted in order to analyze critically and creatively a selected problem from the field of culture and literature of anglophone countries, media studies, and translation studies, with the use of acquired skills from the Practical English subjects. [KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_U_1]
 FA2_U02 [3/5] FA2_U03 [3/5] FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U06 [3/5] FA2_U07 [3/5]
can present in a written and/or oral form the problem s/he analyzed 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. [KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_U_2]
 FA2_U07 [3/5] FA2_U09 [3/5]
has a broader knowledge of the selected problem related to culture and literature of anglophone countries, media studies, and translation studies. [KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_W_1]
 FA2_W01 [3/5] FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W03 [3/5] FA2_W05 [4/5] FA2_W08 [3/5]
is familiar with the methodology of conducting research pertinent to literary studies, media studies, and translation studies. The student knows and understands theories, contemporary trends and schools that represent relevant fields of the humanities. [KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_W_2]
 FA2_W04 [3/5] FA2_W05 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Control interview [KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_w_1]
assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_K_1 KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_U_1 KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_U_2 KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_W_1 KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [W1-FA-KM-S2-MD1-SS-3]
Seminars are organized with an intention to analyze critical texts selected by the supervisor.
 30
Reading the obligatory research literature Preparation for the seminar discussions Participation in individual consultations.
 45 Control interview [KM-S2-MD1-SS-3_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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