MA seminar in literary nad language studies 3222-54INT2S-N

The master's seminar is designed to prepare students for writing their master's theses. Basic assumptions and requirements of the thesis (technical and content-related) are discussed. During the course, students acquire the knowledge necessary for independent topic selection and thesis writing. The following issues will be discussed: the essence of library searches, the principles of creating footnotes and references, different ways of using sources, ways to introduce citations, basic rules for creating thematic outlines, principles of using digital technologies. The phases and timetable of preparing, elaborating and writing a thesis, practical aspects of master's theses, ways of avoiding mistakes, most common in student theses, etc. will be analysed.
The core areas of literary and linguistic studies will also be presented in class, depending on the needs of the group.

Mastering the knowledge of the subject and writing a thesis is the basis for obtaining the Master's degree in Ukrainian philology.
Student workload
30 hours in the classroom - 1 ECTS
10 hours preparation for classes and 20 hours - for credit (submission of the thesis chapter) - 1 ECTS.
A total of 60 hours (2 ECTS)

If it is not possible to conduct classes in a stationary form, classes will be held using distance communication tools recommended by the University of Warsaw (Zoom, Google Classroom).

Term 2023L:

The seminar deals with issues related to current problems of the Ukrainian Studies.

The classes will discuss the most important rules for preparing a bachelor's thesis, such as:
- selection of the subject matter and topic of the research, designation of the object of the research, its purpose and tasks;
- methodology of research with a discussion of basic methods (descriptive, comparative and historical, comparative, structural with its main subtypes, quantitative research methods, etc.);
- development of scientific literature on selected issues;
- collection of source material and its development;
- preparing a draft of one’s scientific work;
- editing the final draft of the scientific work;
- basics of citing and creating bibliographies for work;
- copyright policy.

Term 2024L:

The seminar deals with issues related to current problems of the Ukrainian Studies.

Prerequisites (description)

The classes include familiarizing students with the assumptions and requirements for preparing and writing a master's thesis, determining the topic and work plan, activities and monitoring the implementation of preliminary research. The classes are for students with knowledge of literary and historical subjects, history and theory of literature that allows them to write a diploma thesis at a good scientific level.

Course coordinators

Term 2023L:

Katarzyna Jakubowska-Krawczyk
Svitlana Romaniuk

Term 2024L:

Iryna Kononenko
Walentyna Sobol

Type of course

obligatory courses
Master's seminars

Mode

Term 2023L:

Classroom
Blended learning

General:

Classroom

Term 2024L:

Classroom
Blended learning

Learning outcomes

S2_W02 advanced terminology and methodology of Ukrainian studies in the field of literature from the earliest times to the present. K1_W02
S2_W03 advanced level of connections between literary studies and their connections with other scientific disciplines. K1_W03
S2_W07 advanced level of history of Ukrainian literature from the earliest times
to the present day. K1_W07
Skills: graduate can
S2_U02 use theoretical approaches specific to Ukrainian literary studies. K1_U02
S2_U03 search, critically analyze and evaluate, select and use information on Ukrainian literature from the earliest times to the present. K1_U03
S2_U04 use theoretical approaches specific to Ukrainian literary studies. K1_U04
S2_U06 formulate and solve a research task in the field of Ukrainian literary studies. K1_U06
Social competences: the graduate is ready to
S2_K01 critical assessment of knowledge and scientific texts in the field of literary studies. K1_K01
S2_K03 compliance with ethical principles, including: using someone else's scientific achievements
in particular when preparing a bachelor's thesis in the field of literary studies. K1_K03

Assessment criteria

Course requirements:
- attendance and preparation for classes, i.e. presentation of the successive stages of the thesis (literature study, collection of illustrative data, etc.)
- presentation of one's own progress in writing the thesis in the form of a speech, presentation and discussion of parts of the thesis; possible presentations at conferences (e.g. student conferences).
A student is entitled to 2 unexcused absences, each subsequent absence requires the submission of an excuse. The lecturer decides whether to recognise an absence.
The form of credit for classes in which the student has been absent - making up on duty.
Exceeding excused and unexcused absences in 50% of classes may be the basis for failing a course.

Obtaining credit in the second term in the basic session and the re-sit session, according to the r.a. schedule.

Bibliography

Apanowicz J., Metodologia nauk, Toruń 2003.
Krajewski M., Vademecum autora i wydawcy prac naukowych, Wrocław 2001.
Urban S., Ładonski W., Jak napisac dobrą pracę magisterską, Wrocław 2003.
Gambarelli G., Łucki Z., Jar przygotowac pracę dypłomową lub doktorską, Kraków 1998.
Zaczyński W., Poradnik prac seminaryjnych, dyplomowych, Warszawa 1995.
Pieter J. Ogólna metodologia pracy naukowej, Warszawa 1980.
Pytkowski W. Organizacja badań i ocena prac naukowych, Warszawa 1985.
Węglińska M. Jak pisać pracę magisterską, Kraków 1998.

Term 2023L:

Literature is selected individually, depending on the
the topic of the thesis.

Term 2024L:

Literature is selected individually, depending on the
the topic of the thesis.

Notes

Term 2023L:

None

Term 2024L:

None

Additional information

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

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