(in Polish) M.A. Seminar (Z) 3600-7-AFS5-MAS(Z)

After completing the course the student:

has detailed knowledge pertaining to the state of research on chosen issues related to African countries as well as in-depth knowledge of research centres in Poland and all over the world;

knows and understands methods of advanced analysis and interpretation of various products of culture in Africa, which are relevant for selected traditions, theories and research schools within the scope of studies on literature, language, culture and religion;

knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of Africa;

knows and understands the rules of copyright and intellectual property management;

can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis;

can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career;

can carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of different products of culture of Mongolia and Tibet appropriate to a selected tradition, theory and research schools within the scope of studies on literature, language, culture and religion employing unique attitude of Oriental studies;

can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in an African language, refer to certain theories and other sources;

acquires ability to argument on substantive basis using other authors’ views ;

can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity;

is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity;

understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Africa

The evaluation will be done considering 1. Presence 2. Completing successive tasks aimed at finalizing the M.A. thesis.

Attendance control - a student can be absent twice during the semester; in the case of absence due to illness, the medical certificate excusing this absence should be submitted within seven working days of the last day of the leave specified in the certificate.

The use of generative artificial intelligence tools is strictly prohibited in the
preparation of any written coursework, including essays, presentations, and papers.

With the prior consent of the lecturer, students may use AI tools to proofread their own text or to translate a text that is consulted or cited in the work (but not text that constitutes the core subject of the work or whose translation is part of the assignment's objectives). The lecturer may require the student to present the original text and its interpretation (either orally during class or during an individual seminar).

Students are held responsible for any errors (both linguistic and factual, especially so-called AI hallucinations) resulting from the use of AI tools, as well as for any violations of ethical principles (copyright infringement, perpetuating harmful stereotypes, using discriminatory language, etc.). Students cannot excuse such errors by citing the imperfections of the tools used.

The process of gathering literature must be the result of the students' own intellectual activity and based on independent research (in libraries, archives, or digital repositories). The use of artificial intelligence algorithms is permitted solely for technical purposes, i.e., for organizing and formatting footnotes and compiling the bibliography in accordance with the adopted citation style. Full responsibility for the final outcome of any work that utilizes artificial intelligence tools rests with the students. The use of AI tools does not exempt students from liability for factual errors and does not constitute grounds for more lenient grading.

According to a subject chosen by a student.