Diploma paper 1.S3.JAT.PP.63
Course objectives:
The ultimate aim of the course is to complete diploma papers following proper formal and stylistic principles and approach its defence.
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Course content:
Students pursuing a practical profile can choose from:
• dissertation work (see below);
• project work (see below);
• mixed thesis combining the features of both forms (the supervisor's approval is required).
A dissertation work
A bachelor's thesis in the form of a dissertation (similar to a research article, research report, academic essay) is based on the literature on the subject read and the research of the selected material. The main part of the work may include a review of the literature presenting the theoretical/methodological context of the work and a presentation of the current state of research based on scientific sources, including the author's commentary, as well as an analytical part presenting the results of the conducted research (quantitative, qualitative, critical, etc.) and their interpretation using the methodology appropriate for the research (hypo)thesis. The work should have a coherent and clear structure, reflecting the logical ordering of the arguments.
A project work
The bachelor's thesis in the form of a project consists in proposing a practical solution to the problem along with its description and evaluation of its application or implementation proposal. The project may take the form of a translation, a thematic dictionary, a catalogue, a database, an edited collection of primary texts, a critical commentary on a collection of primary texts, an exhibition, a set of teaching materials, a series of lessons/workshops, media production (audio, video, journalistic reportage), a recorded interview textbook/language guide, individual therapy, public presentation/show, website, promotional campaign, etc. If the project is to be presented to the public, it is required that its documentation (e.g. photos from the event, screenshots) be collected and published in attachments for work.
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Methods of instruction:
self-study format, writing, revising, editing, individual work supported by the supervisor
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Course coordinators
Term 2023/24-L: | Term 2024/25-L: |
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PRK 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 describe own research project for the purpose of own diploma paper (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 writing their BA diploma paper through proper selection, evaluation and analysis of the obtained information (k_U02/P6S_UW)
5. write a diploma paper, create their own consistent and logical arguments and formulate conclusions (k_U03/P6S_UW)
6. conduct own research for the purpose of own diploma paper using different sources, methods and computer literacy (k_U04/P6S_UW)
7. independently search, analyze, evaluate, select and use information from written and electronic sources and develop professional skills related to tourism (k_U05/P6S_UW)
8. formulate a research problem and use appropriate tools and methods to analyze it and discuss it with the diploma paper supervisor (k_U09/P6S_UK)
9. plan and organize individua work; continue to learn independently when finalising their BA diploma paper (k_U14/P6S_UO)
Social competences
Students are ready to
10. accept linguistic and cultural differences and recognize them as natural professional factors when finalising their BA diploma paper (k_K04/P6S_KO)
11. 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 the learning outcomes:
A completed BA diploma paper submitted for its defence - 100% of the final grade (outcomes: 1-11)
In the assessment of the dissertation/project, the following are taken into account: originality of the topic, reliable approach to the problem, quality of analysis and interpretation, effectiveness in solving a practical problem, compliance between the goals and assumptions and the results and conclusions, the possibility of using the proposed solutions, as well as the formal aspects of the text
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 list
Diploma paper useful information: http://wfil.uni.opole.pl/diploma-paper/
Procedura dyplomowania UO: http://wfil.uni.opole.pl/procedury-dyplomowania/
Obligatory reading (to get a credit):
Individually chosen to fit the students' research interestes
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: