Master's seminar: cultural studies and political science 3224-D9SEMKULPOL
The seminar aims to comprehensively prepare students for independent research work
from an interdisciplinary perspective, with an emphasis on the analysis of cultural phenomena and
political processes in Central and Eastern Europe. The classes guide participants
through all stages of writing a master's thesis – from defining the research problem
and determining research questions, through developing a concept, creating and editing
individual chapters, to formal and substantive preparation for the final examination
. The seminar places particular emphasis on developing self-discipline, effective
time management and the ability to critically organise research material.
During the course, students work with basic methodological concepts such as
text, discourse and context, analysing their role in cultural and political studies.
Classes include critical reading and interpretation of sources, identifying ideological assumptions
in discourses, and reflecting on the influence of the socio-political context
on the meaning of the analysed phenomena. Participants develop the skills of formulating
arguments, combining theoretical and methodological perspectives, and independent
reasoning.
The seminar enables students not only to prepare a high-quality master's thesis,
but also to develop analytical and research skills that are
essential for academic and professional work in the fields of cultural studies, political science and interdisciplinary research.
Topics:
WINTER TERM
1. What is a text and who is the author? Defining the topic and shaping the structure of an
academic text.
2. Knowledge and context. How to conduct current academic research?
3. The formal aspects of a text. Regulations, bibliography, style.
4. Research methods: theory and practice.
5. How to create a source base for your work?
6. Interdisciplinarity vs. Polish realities in the humanities and social sciences.
7. Activism, emotions, identity (of the author). Is there such a thing as objectivity in research?
SUMMER TERM
In the summer semester, classes focus on master's theses. Together,
we discuss topics and progress, and each participant is
required to prepare and present their work during the
semester – this may be a single chapter or a finalised practical part of the research,
showing the current status of the project.
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Term 2025L:
The seminar aims to comprehensively prepare students for independent research work The seminar enables students not only to prepare a high-quality master's thesis, In the summer semester, classes focus on master's theses. Together, |
Type of course
Master's seminars
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: a graduate to knows and understands:
in a deepened degree the concepts of intellectual property protection and the need to respect its resources and manages them (S2_W08, Reference to the directional effects of education: K2_W08).
Skills: a graduate can
search, select, analyze, evaluate and use various assessment and assessment methods under unpredictable conditions (S2_U01, Reference to the directional effects of education: K2_U01, K2_U02).
develop their research skills, independently acquire knowledge and undertake activities aimed at managing their own professional career; skilfully formulates thoughts, presents the results of research in the form of oral, written, paper or scientific publication (S2_U03, Reference to the directional effects of education: K2_U03, K2_U02).
formulate, interpret and analyze research problems and carry out own research at the academic level in the field of cultural studies and related disciplines concerning the region of Central and Eastern Europe (S2_U07, Reference to the directional effects of education: K2_U02, K2_U04, K2_U05).
independently plan and implement their own lifelong learning and guide others in this area (S2_U12, Reference to the directional effects of education: K2_U12).
Social competences: a graduate is ready to:
active participation in activities aimed at protecting the national and cultural heritage of the region, using knowledge about its diversity (S2_K01, Reference to the directional effects of education: K2_K05, K2_K02).
proper determination of priorities serving the implementation of a task defined by them or others, and at the same time remains open to new ideas in terms of social obligations, remaining in this area a creative organizer (S2_K03, Reference to the directional effects of education: K2_K02, K2_K03).
Assessment criteria
Classified /Unclassified assessment based on the presented chapter of the MA thesis (first semester) and based on the submitted thesis (second semester).
Bibliography
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Additional information
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