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 how to plan the thesis process.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 24.09.2020 - 04.02.2021
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): Laura Beloff, Patrizia Costantin, Lucy Davis, Bassam El Baroni, Pia Euro, 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 current stage, 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.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact teaching 36 h, individual work 45 h. 80% attendance mandatory in seminar.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course is for 2. year (or further) ViCCA students.