Seminar 1.S3.JAT.PP.62
Course objectives
- elaborating on main research methods within the seminar
- elaborating on theoretical models and research paradigms
- elaborating on the stylistic and formal guidelines for BA project writing
- giving the students specialist knowledge to write their own BA diploma paper
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Course content
1. Identifying research objects in the context of current developments in the discipline of linguistics)
2. Framing research objectives and formulating theses, hypotheses and research questions within the scope of the discipline
3. Doing a literature review in relations to a chosen aspect of theory/methodology/analysis
4. Selecting methods, procedures and analytic tools to match research objectives
5. Reporting on and discussing results in quantitative and qualitative approaches
6. Concluding, identifying implications for further research and limitations of the study
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
presentation, discussion, extensive reading, material analysis, writing, ICT tools/MSTeams
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
obligatory courses
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Course coordinators
Term 2024/25-L: | Term 2023/24-L: |
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PQF 2019:
Knowledge:
Students know and understand
1. at the advanced level the position and importance of the English language and philological studies with particular emphasis on tourist service (k_W01/P6S_WG)
2. advanced terminology and techniques used in reading, critical analysis, and writing in English in order to finalise own research project (k_W04/P6S_WG)
3. principles of copyright and its protection in relation to various cultural products of culture (k_W06/P6S_WK)
Skills
Students can
4. be innovative in finalising their BA diploma paper through proper selection, evaluation and analysis of the obtained information (k_U02/P6S_UW)
5. conduct and finalise own research for the purpose of own diploma paper using different sources, methods and computer literacy skills (k_U04/P6S_UW)
6. use appropriate tools and methods to analyze own research problem and discuss it with the diploma paper supervisor (k_U09/P6S_UK)
Social competences
Students are ready to
7. participate in various forms of cultural life and international events, (co-) organize open public events, discussions and presentations for the purpose of their diploma paper (k_K05/P6S_KO)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:
1. Active participation in classes and consultations - 45% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
2. Evaluation of the style, form and content of BA thesis - 55% of the final grade (outcome 2,3,4,5,6)
pass at 60% of the final grade
60 -67% grade 3.0
68 - 75% grade 3.5
76 - 83% grade 4.0
84 - 91% grade 4.5
92 - 100% grade 5.0
Bibliography
Reading:
Materials provided by the seminar supervisor, adjusted to the individual student needs regarding their diploma paper topic
Supplementary reading
Guidelines for preparation of Bachelor's theses available on the study programme's website
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: