Master's seminar 3600-7-AR4-SM(Z)
1. Presentation of the interests of students participating in the seminar; the first attempt to direct interests in the context of the future choice of the topic of the thesis;
2. Information about the most important basic literature and about other sources and possibilities of obtaining information on the fields of students' interests (written sources and their types; Internet sources; information sources as a source of data acquisition;
3. Plagiarism - detailed discussion of the issue;
4. Information on the editing of scientific texts - technical rules of writing scientific texts; rules for creating a bibliography; rules for creating footnotes;
5. Basic information about the types of scientific and popular science texts - reviews, discussions, papers, scientific reports, scientific essays - the practice of writing the above-mentioned texts.
6. Specifying students' interests in the context of choosing the topic of their thesis;
7. Verification and analysis by the lecturer of selected topics in the context of innovation and access to sources;
8. Presentation by students of detailed outline of master's theses - assessment by the teacher and other participants of the seminar; discussion of contentious and controversial issues.
9. Presentation of the final version of detailed abstracts of master's theses.
10. Presentations of excerpts from the theses of the seminar participants - discussion, initial assessment and substantive tips;
11. Final shaping of the texts of MA theses.
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Alumnus knows and understands:
K_W01 has in-depth and detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in studies on literature or language or culture and religion
K_W02 has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of the Orient or Africa (within the scope of culture and literature or language or culture and religion issues) in a comparative perspective
K_W03 has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of Arab countries (within the scope of culture and literature or language and religion or history and socio-political issues)
K_W04 has extended and deepened knowledge of Arabic
K_W05 has detailed knowledge pertaining to the state of research on chosen issues related to Arab countries as well as in-depth knowledge of research centres in Poland and all over the world
K_W06 knows and understands methods of advanced analysis and interpretation of various products of culture in Arab countries, which are relevant for selected traditions, theories and research schools within the scope of studies on literature, language, culture and religion
K_W07 knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of Arab countries
K_W08 demonstrates good knowledge of contemporary cultural life Arab countries
K_W10 has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behavior in Arab countries, which enables professional verbal communication in social and intercultural contexts
K_W11 knows and understands the rules of copyright and intellectual property management
Alumnus is able to
K_U01 can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis
K_U02 can indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of the Orient or Africa, also on the basis of source materials
K_U03 can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career
K_U04 can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities
K_U05 can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations
K_U06 can use the terminology from the domain of religion of Arab countries to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and social behavior, as well as cultural differences
K_U07 can analyze relationship between the development of philosophical and religious ideas in Arab countries as well as social, cultural and economic processes
K_U08 can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Arab countries and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U09 can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between selected literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Arab countries, and the issues of tradition and modernity
K_U10 can carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of different products of culture of Arab countries 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
K_U11 can analyze most important phenomena in the field of history, as well as socio-political, linguistic or cultural context of Arab countries
K_U12 can evaluate, select and describe most important products of contemporary culture in Arab countries
K_U14 has a good command of a foreign language at least at the B2+ level
K_U16 can behave in an adequate way, react verbally and mediate in communication in a selected socio-cultural context of Arab countries
K_U17 can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in Arabic, refer to certain theories and other sources
K_U18 acquires ability to describe in Polish and Arabic diverse aspects of Arabic culture, taking into consideration the intellectual traditions of Arab countries
K_U19 acquires ability to formulate own opinions and conclusions in both writing and spoken in Polish and Arabic
K_U20 acquires ability to argument on substantive basis using other authors’ views
K_U21 can proficiently use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in Arabic
Alumnus is prepared to:
K_K01 understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning
K_K02 can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
K_K04 can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K05 is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity
K_K06 has awareness of the differences stemming from cultural, religious and philosophical variety and their influence on shaping social and political attitudes as well as economic processes
K_K07 understands responsibility and ethical issues that come with imparting knowledge of Arab countries
K_K08 understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Arab countries
K_K09 can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of Arab countries, treats cultural synergy as an added value
K_K10 actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in Arab countries
K_K11 actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in Arab countries
K_K13 is ready to initiate actions in favour of public interest and to think and act in an enterprising manner
Assessment criteria
Written outline of the MA thesis
Attendance control - a student can be absent max. twice during the semester; in the case of absence due to illness, the medical certificate excusing this absence should be submitted within seven work days of the last day of the leave specified in the certificate.
Bibliography
Given during the seminar, depends on themes of thesis
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