Proseminar 3600-7-AF2-P1
The aim of the seminar is introducing the methods of academic research and preparing students for their individual researches through writing summaries of articles from literature, papers and translations of texts with philological and general comments, or writing brief reviews. The study includes teaching about the types of scientific publications and the principles of drafting and referencing scientific texts.
Type of course
Mode
Remote learning
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge - a student:
- has organized general knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in the scope of studies on African cultures (K_W02)
- knows the state of research in chosen aspects pertaining to African countries (K_W17)
- knows and understands the basic terms and rules of copyright and protection of intellectual property (K_W20)
Abilities - a student:
- can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources (K_U01)
- has the necessary skills to prepare seminar papers: can select and find sources and analyses in the chosen African language, knows the methodology of writing seminar papers (K_U18)
- has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of African countries in Polish and in the chosen African language taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of African countries (K_U21)
Social competences - a student:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life (K_K01)
- sets appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity (K_K04)
- acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of African countries (K_K08)
- perceives the positive socio-cultural values of Arab countries and possibility to use them in own personal development and effective intercultural communication (K_K09)
Assessment criteria
Requirements for credit:
-attendance control (A student can be absent maximum twice during the semester. In the case of absence due to illness, the medical certificate excusing this absence should be submitted within seven days of the last day of the leave specified in the certificate.)
-continuous assessment
-semester paper and presentation on a chosen topic
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
Eco, U. "Jak napisać pracę dyplomową? Poradnik dla humanistów", Warszawa 2007.
Wójcik, K. "Poradnik dla autorów akademickich prac promocyjnych (licencjackich, magisterskich, doktorskich)", Warszawa 2000.
Bogusławski L., "Korekta drukarska i wydawnicza", Warszawa 1967.
Teaching material prepared by the teacher.
Detailed literature, based on the topic chosen by students, will be given during the class.
Additional information
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