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

The aim of the BSc thesis seminar is to learn and practice how to make a research plan, how to present research results in a clear manner, both orally and in writing, and to give critical and constructive feedback on the research papers of other students.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 16.09.2021 - 09.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Miri Stryjan

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The seminar components are (i) the preparation and oral presentation of a research plan (ii) the oral presentation of a thesis based on academic research in economics, and (iii) reading and providing constructive comments on other students theses, with emphasis on acting as opponent on one other student s thesis.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    50% seminar presentation of own research plan and thesis
    25% commenting on other students work
    25% active seminar participation

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Seminar meetings 24h
    Preparation for seminars 30h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
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FURTHER INFORMATION

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