MA Seminar, Russian - level 1 3200-M2-0SEMR1

The seminar classes prepare students to write their master's thesis in the fields of literary studies, linguistics, or glottodidactics/translation studies, using materials related to the Russian language, literature, and/or culture. The objectives of the classes are as follows:

- to systematize and consolidate the student's knowledge in the studied field;
- to present research methodologies used within that field;
- to outline the principles of collecting, analyzing, and describing research materials within the field;
- to familiarize the student with the formal requirements of a master's thesis;
- to have the student present their master's thesis project (title, detailed outline);
- to have the student submit a bibliography appropriate to the researched topic;
- to have the student present at least half of the master's thesis (theoretical chapters).

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

A student with a bachelor's degree is familiar with the fundamental principles of scholarly work. The student should possess proficiency in the Russian language at the C1 level.

Course coordinators

Term 2025Z:

Joanna Piotrowska

Term 2024Z:

Agnieszka Andrychowicz-Trojanowska
Gennadiy Zeldovych

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:

- has knowledge of information sources (dictionaries, electronic dictionaries, etc.) related to the studied language (e.g., K_W01; S_W01);

Skills:

- can search for, analyze, evaluate, and select texts in two specialized languages (K_U01; S_U11);

- can utilize fundamental theoretical frameworks and paradigms pertinent to the field of study (K_U04; S_U06);

- can work according to the goals and guidelines set by the academic supervisor (K_U03; S_U13);

- can correctly apply research methodology (e.g., K_U02; S_U02);

Social Competences:

- can identify priorities for completing tasks, can plan and execute specific tasks within set deadlines, and adheres to principles of professional ethics (e.g., K_K03; S_K03; S_K04);

- is prepared to independently deepen and update their knowledge and skills in the studied field (e.g., K_K04; S_K07; S_K08).

Assessment criteria

The basis for passing the course is:
- active participation in classes
- presentation of the progress of ongoing research
- submission of the theoretical part of the master's thesis

Bibliography

The selection of literature is dictated by the topics of the master's theses.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3200-M2-0SEMR1 in USOSweb