TAI-E3008 - Thesis Seminar I, 25.03.2019-13.05.2019

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will understand thesis requirements and the graduation process. Students learn argumentation and presentation skills, and are able to apply what they have learned to their thesis work. Students have the necessary skills to complete their individual MA thesis.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 25.03.2019 - 13.05.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Laura Beloff, Lucy Davis, Bassam El Baroni, Pia Euro, Max Ryynänen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Lucy Davis, Bassam El Baroni, Taina Rajanti, Max Ryynänen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The students' individual MA thesis work is developed from their initial idea towards the completed thesis. Students present their work in its different stages, and give/get constructive criticism on each other's work. Students will attend thesis presentations of graduating students, and will learn to reflect on completed theses and their presentations.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Student presentations of MA thesis project, discussions and critique. Group work and independent work.

    80% attendance mandatory in seminar, not just present for presentation of student's own work.

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 24 h, individual work 30 h. 80% attendance mandatory in seminar.

DETAILS

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Course is (basically) for 1. year ViCCA students

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof