BA Seminar in Baltic Linguistics 3020-BA3SLJ-PB
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to a broader range of linguistic knowledge, to develop a selected issue in the form of a written thesis (on the material of Lithuanian or a comparative background) and to prepare the student for the presentation of the acquired knowledge and skills during the bachelor's exam.
Participants learn the methodology of conducting research, familiarize themselves with the basic (classical) and new studies in the field covered by the subject of the seminar, with particular attention to studies related to the subject of their own thesis.
At the next stages, according to the degree of progress, students: undertake independent study of the selected issue, which is the basis of the planned thesis, prepare a detailed plan of the thesis, collect subject and object bibliography, write the thesis.
Group work will be implemented, skills of interpretation of scientific texts during discussions will be developed, the student will deliver and defend his/her own opinions on a selected topic in Lithuanian linguistics, the ability to prepare a selected research issue in the form of a paper using available multimedia techniques, the ability to write a diploma thesis in linguistics (on the material of Lithuanian or a comparative background).
Estimated total number of hours that a student must devote to achieve the learning outcomes defined for the subject:
(a) contact classes - 60 hours, 2ECTS
b) independent preparation for each exercise - 60 hours, 2ECTS
c) preparation of a paper on a selected topic using available multimedia techniques - 30 hours, 1ECTS
d) consultations with the supervisor and preparation of a written thesis = 240 hrs, 8ECTS
e) preparation for the diploma exam = 60 hours. 2ECTS
TOTAL - about 450 hours.
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Learning outcomes
The result of lthe course is:
- preparing a modern presentation of scientific results;
- synthetic presentation of the state of knowledge;
- conducting a scientific discussion, formulating questions and answering questions from other discussion participants.
Assessment criteria
- Continuous evaluation (current preparation for classes and activity),
- Two unexcused absences are allowed, each additional absence should be made up according to the rules agreed with the person conducting the classes. 50% absence. classes excludes admission to the exam.
- Preparation of a paper (using available multimedia techniques),
- Preparation of a written thesis on a selected topic at the end of the second semester.
- During classes, students can use AI tools, e.g. to collect materials, analyze the state of research and create bibliographies. The use of AI tools for interpretation purposes, to create written statements or to develop text fragments is prohibited.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Basic literature:
1. Editorial series „Lietuvių kalbos gramatikos darbai“, Vilnius 2003 i nast.; czasopismo „Lituanistica”, dział "Language".
2. N. Sližienė: Funkcinė lietuvių kalbos gramatika. Vilnius 1998.
Selected additional literature:
1. Stanisław Karolak (2001). Od semantyki do gramatyki. Warszawa.
2. Selected publications from the series: „Lietuvių kalbotyros klausimai” / „Acta Linguistica Lithuanica”/"Baltic Linguistics", Czasopismo „Acta Baltico-Slavica”.
Additional information
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