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
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- develop their own research plans
- present their research plans
- evaluate and critique research plans of others
- implement their research plans and present their progress.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 16.09.2020 - 07.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Masood Masoodian
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Masood Masoodian
Contact information for the course (valid 26.08.2020-21.12.2112):
In the autumn 2020, the course will be conducted using Zoom application. Please check the links in MyCourses.
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:
This course aims to support the research aspects of MA thesis work undertaken by students. It provides a practical approach to developing research plans, presenting those plans, and then implementing and reviewing them. Students will get feedback on their research plans from the course teacher and other students during the seminars.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
In order to successfully complete the course, a student must
- attend a minimum of 80% of the seminars
- give 2 research plans presentations (an initial research plan presentation, and a research plan progress presentation)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
36 hours in seminars
45 hours independent work
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students need to do an extra assignment to get the extra credit to substitute DOM-E1010 Master's Thesis Seminar 4cr.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Seminar I: Critical Practice
- Teacher: Masoodian Masood
- Teacher: Vyas Rupesh