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128162 SE SE Thesis Seminar (MA M06) (2023W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 11.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 18.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 25.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 08.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 15.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 22.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 29.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 06.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 13.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 10.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 17.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 24.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 31.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This is an interactive seminar-type course for students embarking on, or already working on, their linguistic MA thesis. The seminar will give participants the opportunity to discuss not only the progress of their own work but also issues arising from it of a more general theoretical or practical interest.

The aim of the course is twofold: first, to get to know and discuss the projects of fellow students and second, to consolidate the research skills necessary for an extended research report. The seminar also provides an opportunity for networking and mutual support among students at this (potentially more 'lonely') stage of their studies.

Assessment and permitted materials

presentation of master project (in progress); one written assignment (6-8 annotated references) on a topic related to master project; participation in class discussions; a mock Defensio (involves studying in depth several readings and answering examiner's questions about them, as you would in a real Master Defensio)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Course evaluation is based on:
(A) class participation and preparation for classes (max 20 pts)
(B) project presentation (max. 30 pts)
(C) written assignment - annotated references (max. 20 pts)
(D) mock Defensio (max. 30 pts)

The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 missed sessions)
(b) active class participation
(c) giving project presentation (on time) and participating in the mock Defensio
(d) handing in the written assignment (on time)
(e) attaining the pass rate of 60 points

Final grades & points achieved: ‘1’: 90-100; ‘2’: 80-89; ‘3’: 70-79; ‘4’: 60-69; ‘5’: 0-59

Examination topics

presentation, written assignments, engagement in discussions and group work; the assigned readings for the mock Defensio

Reading list

Literature and websites on thesis writing, e.g.
Murray, R. (2011). How To Write A Thesis. McGraw-Hill Education.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812 (2)
Code/Modul: M06
Lehrinhalt: 12-8162

Last modified: Th 07.09.2023 18:07