Topic outline

  • Assignments

    To pass the course you need to be present 10 times, including:

    • 1st presentation – one-page summary of your topic ready, 10 minutes
    • 2nd presentation – table of contents and one chapter ready, 20 minutes
    • Being someone's opponent ie. commenting on their 2nd presentation


    Note that you can collect the necessary presence from both the afternoon and evening seminar if needed, even over multiple academic years. When you've done everything mentioned above, ask either Markku or Teemu for the credits, as we can't really poll people's attendance all the time.

    Note that starting from fall 2020, you'll get the thesis credits in three parts: after the 1st presentation, after the 2nd and when the thesis is accepted, 10 ECTS each. We will submit the credits "automatically" after the respective two presentations (i.e. remind us if they don't appear).

    Opponent

    What does it mean if you're someone's opponent?

    • You should receive the thesis manuscript at least one week before the 2nd presentation
    • Give useful and honest feedback to the thesis writer: comments, questions and praise when applicable. You can also suggest further readings if you know of some.
    • Things to consider: readability, structure, argumentation, framing, use of sources, and the project itself
    • "It was nice" isn't enough -- it's better to get critical comments at this point rather than in the final evaluation
    • Little details, such as typos, are better sent as an email rather than pointing out at the seminar

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