Proseminary 3600-7-SI2-P2
The main aim of this course is to prepare students for writing their first thesis on every stage of this process. This task is going to be carried out through discussing methodological conditionings of the thesis. In the second part of the course this theoretical knowledge will be put into practice by students themselves. Students will become familiar with the development of knowledge and science, the widely regarded scientific writings, basic information concerning methodologies of writing a thesis;
will learn how to search and select sources, prepare a academic grant application or an abstract and a presentation for a conference, an article, prepare a plan of a thesis, edit a thesis (quotation, references, bibliography, how to write an introduction or summary etc.)
Type of course
obligatory courses
Mode
Classroom
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Term 2023L: | Term 2024L: |
Learning outcomes
K_W17 - knows the state of research in chosen aspects pertaining to China Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle
K_W20 - knows and understands the basic terms and rules of copyright and protection of intellectual property;
K_U01 - search for, analyse, evaluate and use information from different sources;
K_U11 - has a good command of a foreign language at least at the B2 level;
K_U16 -fluently use the Chinese script and the necessary tools to learn and analyse it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.) ;
K_U18 - has the necessary skills to prepare seminar papers: can select and find sources and analyses in Chinese, knows the methodology of writing seminar papers;
K_U19 - can use basic knowledge in the scope of methodology of cultural research in a seminar paper;
K_U20 - choose and formulate a subject of a BA thesis, select and find sources in Chinese, make references to basic theoretical approaches;
K_U21 - has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of China in Polish and in Chinese taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of China;
K_U22 - has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and Chinese;
K_U23- has the ability of substantive argumentation with the use of other authors’ views;
K_U24 - use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and Chinese;
K_U25 - communicate with specialists in the fields of academic research and in academic disciplines pertinent to the Oriental Studies – Sinology using contemporary IT technology;
K_U26 - can acquire knowledge independently and develop research skills following the research supervisor’s instructions;
K_K01 - understands the need to learn all one’s life;
K_K04 - set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity;
K_K10 - is ready to initiate actions in favour of public interest and to think and act in an enterprising manner
Assessment criteria
In the winter semester the final grade will be influenced by
-) fulfilling assignments given by the teacher (90%)
-) attendance and activeness during classes (10%)
In the spring semester the final grade will be influenced by
-) fulfilling assignments given by the teacher (60%)
-) attendance and activeness during classes (10%)
-) writing a proseminary paper. (30%)
The classes are obligatory . The student can be absent without excuse two times during each semester. If excused absences exceed 30% the student will not receive a credit.
Bibliography
It is advised to read any book on techniques of writing a degree dissertation. Choice of materials used during the course depends on interests of the students
Additional information
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