Bachelor of Arts Seminar - English 3200-L3-0SLA
The aim of the BA seminar is to familiarize students with the
research methodology appropriate to their research interests.
Students will become familiar with theoretical works that
form the basis of the methods and approaches to data analysis.
An active attitude on the part of the students is essential;
students should work systematically and independently
outside of class, searching for academic texts, reading them
and reviewing them synthetically in their BA thesis. It is
important that students should use their knowledge of the
theories they have learned as well as the knowledge
concerning the principles of conducting research and the
principles of writing a research paper. In addition, students
conduct their own research, which forms the basis for the
analytical part of their thesis.
Workload:
Contact hours (classes): 30 hours
Preparing to the classes: 30 hours
Self-study (conducting research and writing BA thesis): 300
hours
Total: 360 hours (12 ECTS)
If it is not possible to conduct classes in an in-class form,
classes will be held using distance communication tools
(Google Meet and other recommended by UW).
Type of course
obligatory courses
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Having completed the course:
Knowledge
A student knows and understands:
* the specificity of contemporary paradigms of linguistics
(general and applied); a student has a structured general
knowledge of the theory and methodology of linguistics
and literary studies [K1_W05]
* the relations between applied linguistics, literary studies
and other disciplines and fields of science [K1_W06]
* how to design their career path and professional
advancement [K1_W14]
Skills
A student:
* will gain elementary research skills, will be able to
formulate research problems and will be able to use the
research tools of applied linguistics (within the scope of
linguistics sub-disciplines corresponding to the chosen
module) and literary studies; is able to select appropriate
methods for solving problems in the selected field [K1_U02]
* will acquire the ability to argue with the views of other
authors and to formulate conclusions independently,
orally and in writing, in Polish and in two foreign
languages that they he/she has studied [K1_U04]
* is able to communicate in two foreign languages in
typical professional situations requiring the knowledge of
communication techniques, strategies and various
communication channels, and is able to prevent conflicts
using language as a communication tool [K1_U05]
is able to apply theoretical knowledge from the fields of
study (applied linguistics and literary studies)
appropriately in typical professional situations, including
teamwork, also in interdisciplinary projects [K1_U10]
* is able to independently acquire knowledge of applied
linguistics and literary studies, following the guidelines
of the tutor; is able to assess the usefulness of the
acquired methods, practices and procedures for his/her
own professional activity [K1_U11]
* is able to set priorities and plan activities for their implementation, understanding the need for self-education and continuous improvement of competences, including practical language skills [K1_U12]
Social competences
A student is ready to:
* critically assess his/her own knowledge in the field of
applied linguistics and literary studies, appreciates the
importance of substantive argumentation in solving
research problems and practical problems (in professional
situations) [K1_K02]
Assessment criteria
Detailed requirements ad methods of assessment are determined by specific course instructors teaching seminars in selected areas.
Bibliography
The choice of literature is adjusted individually to the specific topics of work.
Additional information
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