LEARNING OUTCOMES
During the seminar students are able to develop the structure of the doctoral thesis, its methodology, theories, and conceptual framework. The students are able to present their work, comment on others presentations and participate in an academic discussion in English.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 28.09.2021 - 10.05.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kimmo Lapintie
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
In addition to the seminars, you can contact Professor Kimmo Lapintie or DrSc (arch.) Helena Teräväinen through e-mail (@aalto.fi), or by using MyCourses. For urgent messages tel. +358505842710.
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:
During the seminar students are able to develop the structure of the doctoral thesis, its methodology, theories, and conceptual framework. The students are able to present their work, comment on others presentations and participate in an academic discussion in English.
applies in this implementation
The structure and content of the course depends on the students' projects. Each student gives a presentation on her/his thesis and is given feedback, and additionally acts as a discussant for another student. There is no requirements on the status of your studies: you can be a beginner (in which case we shall discuss your research plan), or you may want to discuss your methodology, conceptual framework, analysis, literature or argumentation. You should upload a paper or presentation one week before, so that the teachers and other participants can prepare for the discussion.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assessment is based on activity in the seminar and own presentation.
applies in this implementation
The course attainment will be graded passed /not passed. Successful. Completing the course requires active participation in the seminars, presenting own paper and acting as a discussant for anothe paper. In preparing the paper, you should use relevant literature.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Participation in the seminars 27 hrs, working on one s own research with literature 80 hrs, preparation of presentation and commentary 26 hrs.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
15 Life on Land
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn I-Spring IV
2021-2022 Autumn I-Spring IV
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ARK-L010101
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts
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