M.A. Seminar1 3600-7-MTS4-MAS1
LESSONS FOCUS ON LEARNING HOW TO WRITE A M.A. THESIS. THE FINAL EFFECT OF THE SEMINAR MAY BE A COMPLETE M.A. THESIS. LEARNING HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUBJECT, SOURCE AND SECONDARY MATERIALS.
PRESENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THESIS COMPOSITION WITH REGARD TO THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE SUBJECT. A LECTURER WILL CONTROL COLLECTED MATERIALS AND THE STUDENTS’ RESEARCH ON THEM. STUDENTS WILL PRESENT SAMPLES OF THEIR RESEARCH RESULTS AND DISCUSS THEM.
Type of course
Mode
Classroom
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
has in-depth and detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in studies on literature or language or culture and religion
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
has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet (within the scope of culture and literature or language and religion or history and socio-political issues)
has extended and deepened knowledge of the language(s) of Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet
has detailed knowledge pertaining to the state of research on chosen issues related to Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet 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 Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet, 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 Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet
demonstrates good knowledge of contemporary cultural life Mongolia and Tibet
has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behavior in Mongolia and Tibet, which enables professional verbal communication in social and intercultural contexts
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 indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of the Orient or Africa, also on the basis of source materials
can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career
can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities
can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations
can use the terminology from the domain of religion of Mongolia and Tibet to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and social behavior, as well as cultural differences
can analyze relationship between the development of philosophical and religious ideas in Mongolia and Tibet as well as social, cultural and economic processes
can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Mongolia and Tibet and appropriately place them in their cultural context
can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between selected literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Mongolia and Tibet, and the issues of tradition and modernity
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 analyze most important phenomena in the field of history, as well as socio-political, linguistic or cultural context of Mongolia and Tibet
can evaluate, select and describe most important products of contemporary culture in Mongolia and Tibet
has a good command of a foreign language at least at the B2+ level
can behave in an adequate way, react verbally and mediate in communication in a selected socio-cultural context of Mongolia and Tibet
can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in Mongolian or Tibetan language, refer to certain theories and other sources
acquires ability to describe in Polish, Mongolian and Tibetan languages diverse aspects of Mongolian and Tibetan culture, taking into consideration the intellectual traditions of Mongolia and Tibet
acquires ability to formulate own opinions and conclusions in both writing and spoken in Polish, Mongolian and/or Tibetan language
acquires ability to argument on substantive basis using other authors’ views
can proficiently use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in Mongolian and Tibetan languages
understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning
can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
can actively establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures
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
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
understands responsibility and ethical issues that come with imparting knowledge of Mongolia and Tibet
understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Mongolia and Tibet
can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of Mongolia and Tibet, treats cultural synergy as an added value
actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in Mongolia and Tibet
actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in Mongolia and Tibet
can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programmes, government programmes, immigration problems, national security issues
is ready to initiate activities for public interest and is ready to think and act in an enterprising way
Assessment criteria
ATTENDANCE CONTROL AND SEMESTER/YEAR PAPER, PRESENTATION IN FOREIGIN LANGUAGE, PROJECT
Bibliography
Basic depends on M.A. dissertation's subject.
Supplementary:
Boć J., Jak pisać prace magisterską, Wrocław 1997.
Bogusławski L., Korekta drukarska i wydawnicza, Warszawa 1967.
Eco U., Jak napisać pracę dyplomową? Poradnik dla humanistów, Warszawa 2007.
Additional information
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