DOM-E2005 - Seminar II: Research Practice, Lecture, 22.9.2021-6.4.2022

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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

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: 22.09.2021 - 06.04.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Masood Masoodian

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:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    36 hours in seminars

    45 hours independent work

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-Spring IV

    2021-2022 Autumn I-Spring IV

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