MA proseminar - German language 3200-M1-0PRON
During this course students will learn about the possible fields in which they could write their MA-thesis (didactics of teaching foreign languages, linguistics, translation and literary studies). Students will learn as well as about the basic techniques of academic writing as well as they can develop their ability to read and understand scientific texts in a foreign language. Futhermore the course aims at developing students’ knowledge and skills with regard to the research methodology in one of the four disciplines mentioned above. The course is designed to develop their research interests and to help them to choose a future thesis subject. The program is realised in German and each student is invited to actively participate in the classes by preparing at least one presentation on a given theoretical theme and thesis subject.
The main goal of the course is to develop students’ research skills and knowledge in order to allow them to prepare a complex Ma-thesis. In the first part of the course, given issues of didactics of teaching foreign languages, linguistics, translation and literary studies as well as the characteristics of academic language are discussed, in the second part the students are expected to prepare a presentation on a given subject and their future MA-thesis.
Student`s workload:
30 hrs – classroom activities (1 ECTS)
40 hrs – reading and analyzing texts (1,5 ECTS)
35 hrs – preparing the presentation and a part of MA Thesis (1,5 ECTS)
FORMS OF WORK
If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.
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Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
The student is expected to:
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
-in depth the psycholinguistic, biological, cultural, and linguistic aspects of language usage (K_W02)
-in depth the specialist terminology of language studies (K_W03)
-in depth the specialist terminology of literature studies (K_W04)
-in depth the major development orientations and modern research trends in language studies, as well as major research centres for language studies (K_W05)
-in depth the research methods used in language studies (K_W06)
- professionally the basic concepts and principles related to the intellectual property and copyright protection (K_W07)
-in depth the role of language in the communication between people and cultures (K_W08)
-in depth the links between language studies and other academic disciplines (K_W09)
-in depth the ethical contexts of professional activity (K_W11)
-in depth the sociolinguistic contexts of linguistic and cultural minority communities (K_W12)
Skills: the graduate can
-utilize the acquired knowledge for research in language studies, using the appropriate methodology (including avanced information communication technologies) (K_U01)
-search for, analyze, evaluate, and select information in the native language and in foreign languages (K_U03)
-use advanced research tools of language studies and select research methods appropriate for the problems under consideration (K_U04)
-communicate in the native and foreign language in various professional situations with experts, using various communication channels, techniques, and strategies (K_U05)
-express their own thoughts and opinions in speech and in writing in foreign languages and in the native language, as well as presenting opinions and arguments of others in foreign languages and in the native language (K_U06)
-use the B language at the C2 level, and the C language at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K_U07)
-cooperate and work in a group, assuming the role of a language mediator (K_U08)
-autonomously acquire knowledge in the field of language studies and assess the usefulness of the learnt methods, practices, and procedures in professional activity (K_U09)
-cooperate with members of a language and cultural community (K_U11)
-autonomously acquire knowledge in the field of literature studies and assess the usefulness of the learnt methods, practices, and procedures in professional activity (K_U12)
Socio-cultural competence: the graduate is prepared to
- recognize the importance of the most recent findings in the discipline and critically assess the ideas received (K_K01)
- recognize the importance of knowledge in resolving cognitive and practical problems, and of seeking experts’ opinions (K_K05)
Assessment criteria
Credit (“zaliczenie”) at the end of the term, based on regualar attendance (max. 2 missed classes). Obligatory is also regular preparation for classes. In case of more than 2 missed classes during the semester additional work is arranged individually or they result in failure to complete the course. It is also required to write 10 pages on one of the discussed topics . Credit during the retake exam session will be held due to the same conditions as in the main session.
Teaching methods giving: description, problem / conversation lecture, explanations, discussing errors;
Didactic methods seeking: problem-based: problem solving, practice based on the use of various sources of knowledge, analysis of source texts, tasks, questions and answers, case analysis, projects,
Exposing teaching methods: preparing a presentation / paper;
Methods of work: group / pair classes / individual work, individual consultations, exercises, editing texts.
If it is not possible to conduct classes in a stationary form, classes will be held using distance communication tools, most likely Google Meet and other recommended by the University of Warsaw.
Bibliography
The bibliography is compiled by specific course instructors running seminars in selected areas, according to students interests an the topics of their thesis.
Additional information
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