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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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The presentation serves as a starting point for a discussion on the thesis topic and the challenges associated with its preparation, such as access to sources and the selection of secondary literature, the chosen methodology, and the structure of the thesis, among other things. The seminar also provides an opportunity to address current issues related to writing an academic thesis through individual consultations. The content of each lesson will be determined by the number of students and the topics of their theses.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course focuses on the systematic development of academic and professional writing skills in the humanities and social sciences. Students learn the basic principles of academic writing, how to work with scholarly sources, how to formulate research and analytical questions, how to structure a text, and how to adhere to citation and ethical standards. The emphasis is on ongoing practical work, textual analysis, and the development of the ability to formulate academic content in a clear and persuasively argued manner. As part of the seminar, students present the main theses and objectives of their work, their chosen methods, and the planned structure of their academic texts to their peers.
Students will become familiar with the basic requirements and skills for writing an academic text. They will learn the fundamentals of selecting an appropriate topic. They will become familiar with procedures for obtaining written and other sources. Furthermore, they will learn the main principles of structuring an academic text. They will become familiar with the principles of referencing. They will be able to correctly use citations and paraphrasing. They will master the basic ethical rules associated with references.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Successful completion of the course requires the ongoing completion of assigned tasks. First and foremost, this involves writing a short academic paper on a specified or approved topic. Active participation in discussions about one?s own papers and those of others is also required. Attendance at in-person classes is required for at least 75 percent of the sessions.
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Recommended literature
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