Spanish theater, literature and cinematography: influences and inspirations 3305-TLKH-SEM-MGR-2U
Students carry out research in the field of Spanish literature and its relationships with cinema and visual arts. The broad spectrum of M.A. thesis subjects includes issues connected with Spanish literature, theatre and drama over the centuries, with the special emphasis on the 20th and 21st century theatre. Apart from the works concerning the literature's and theatre's history, the course includes the studies of drama and theatre theory as well as comparative studies referring to the various connections between literature, theatre and cinematography art, including issues of film adaptations, mutual influences and inspirations as well as shared subjects and problems raised by the Spanish literature, theatre and cinema. There is also a possibility to prepare M.A. thesis only on the subject of Spanish cinema.
Seminar's programme includes the issues connected with writing techniques of preparing M.A. thesis (the subject choice, methodology, the choice of secondary literature, selection and critical use of the sources, work's structure, clarity and validity of posed thesis statements). An important part of the seminar will be workshops devoted to academic writing; it means, issues related to the construction of an academic text, phraseology for an academic text, etc. For this purpose, there will be discussed some examples of scientific texts in terms of their layout, composition, preparation of footnotes and bibliography, etc.
In the first year of the seminar, classes are conducted in the form of seminar meetings based on: individual presentations by participants concerning progress in their research and writing; group discussions focused on research problems and the structure of master's theses; as well as group and individual consultations aimed at refining research methodology, selecting appropriate literature, and ensuring the structural and linguistic correctness of the thesis.
In the second year, the seminar takes the form of individual consultations devoted to discussing specific parts of the thesis and monitoring progress in the preparation of the final dissertation.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student possesses in-depth knowledge of the place and significance of the humanities within the system of sciences. They have an advanced understanding of terminology used in the study of literature, theatre, drama, and film, as well as an extended knowledge of research methodologies in literary studies. The student knows and understands the basic concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law, as well as the necessity of managing intellectual property resources. They possess in-depth knowledge of Spanish literature, theatre, drama, and cinema. They are familiar with the main currents, conventions, and themes present in Spanish literature, theatre, and film. The student knows the key figures in Spanish literature, theatre, and cinema and is able to situate their work within a broader cultural context. They are familiar with the current achievements of research centers and academic schools focused on Spanish literature, theatre, and cinema. The student has an advanced understanding of the design, methodology, and presentation of scholarly research sufficient to prepare a master’s thesis.
(S1K_W01, S1K_W02, S1K_W03, S1K_W04, S1K_W05, S1K_W06)
Skills
The student is able to formulate critical judgments and opinions on issues related to the seminar topic and can carry out an analysis of Spanish cultural texts. They can independently acquire knowledge in the field covered by the seminar. In terms of thesis work, the student is able to define and select an appropriate methodology and research tools for their chosen subject, apply appropriate research parameters to the selected topic, articulate and justify a research thesis, analyze issues related to the selected topic, and draw appropriate conclusions from the research and analysis conducted. The student can compose a text in Spanish that adheres to academic style standards and uses specialized terminology.
(S1K_U01, S1K_U02, S1K_U03, S1K_U06)
Social Competences
The student is capable of cooperating within a group, taking on various roles as needed. They are able to appropriately define priorities that support the execution of tasks defined both by themselves and by others. The student critically assesses their own knowledge and skills and understands the need for continuous self-improvement and development. They are prepared to actively participate in the culture of the studied region by engaging with various forms and media.
(S1K_K01, S1K_K02, S1K_W03, S1K_K04)
Assessment criteria
Participants in the seminar will be assessed based on the progress of their research. The evaluation will take into account: regular and substantive presentation of subsequent stages of the thesis project, delivered either orally or in writing; submission of individual components of the thesis (outline, bibliography, chapters, etc.) within agreed deadlines; and responsiveness to the supervisor’s feedback, including the systematic incorporation of suggested revisions.
The prerequisite for passing the fourth semester of the seminar is the submission of the completed master's thesis.
The use of Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot) for generating content in the master’s thesis is strictly prohibited. The thesis must be the result of the student’s independent work. Violation of this rule may result in referral to the university’s disciplinary committee..
Bibliography
Bibliography is prepared individually acording to the subject chosen by the M.A. student.
General bibliography on the principles of editing and writing academic texts:
1. Siuda, P., Wasalczyk, P. (2018). Publikacje naukowe. Praktyczny poradnik dla studentów, doktorantów i nie tylko. Warszawa, PWN.
2. Stępień, B. (2016). Zasady pisania tekstów naukowych. Prace doktorskie i artykuły. Warszawa, PWN.
3. Eco, U. (2001). Como se hace una tesis. Barcelona, Gedisa.
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