Diploma Seminar 340-AS1-3SEMD1
Study profile: general academic
Form of studies: full-time
Type of subject: compulsory (M_12)
Field and discipline of science: humanities/linguistics
Year of study: III
Semester: V, VI
Prerequisites: none
Number of teaching hours:
2x30h=60h seminar
21 ECTS credits
Teaching methods: discussions, presentations, analysis of previous works
Student workload breakdown:
Participation in seminar classes, additional consultations, email contact with supervisor: 2x30h + 75h
Independent revision of material from subjects within the chosen specialization: 40h
Preparation of a paper / multimedia presentation: 20h
Library research: 50h
Collection of research material: 40h
Writing the thesis: 305h
Editing the thesis, corrections, revisions, etc.: 40h
Total: 630 h
(corresponds to 30 ECTS points)
Quantitative indicators:
Student workload related to activities requiring direct teacher participation: 60+75=135h (4.5 ECTS points)
Student workload related to participation in the seminar (paper, multimedia presentation) and preparation of the diploma thesis: 630h (21 ECTS points)
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Term 2023:
None |
Term 2025:
The seminar is intended for students interested in applied linguistics who would like to write their bachelor's thesis on teaching English. It is expected that students will work on a topic of their choice (approved by the supervisor) or a topic proposed by the supervisor, related to any chosen area of English language teaching methodology, such as English for specific purposes, special educational needs, queer issues, etc. The objective of the seminar is to equip students with the ability to formulate a research problem and thesis plan independently, to develop skills in literature study and critical analysis, to collect and analyse data, to draw conclusions and to write an undergraduate thesis based on this analysis. The course includes: an introduction to the formal principles and requirements for writing a thesis, discussions of issues related to the studied field and systematic meetings with the Promoter to discuss and correct individual parts of the thesis. |
Term 2026:
The seminar is intended for students interested in applied linguistics who would like to write their bachelor's thesis on teaching English. It is expected that students will work on a topic of their choice (approved by the supervisor) or a topic proposed by the supervisor, related to any chosen area of English language teaching methodology, such as English for specific purposes, special educational needs, queer issues, etc. The objective of the seminar is to equip students with the ability to formulate a research problem and thesis plan independently, to develop skills in literature study and critical analysis, to collect and analyse data, to draw conclusions and to write an undergraduate thesis based on this analysis. The course includes: an introduction to the formal principles and requirements for writing a thesis, discussions of issues related to the studied field and systematic meetings with the Promoter to discuss and correct individual parts of the thesis. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Term 2024: | Term 2025: | Term 2023: |
Type of course
Term 2024: B.Sc. seminars obligatory courses | Term 2025: obligatory courses B.Sc. seminars | General: obligatory courses B.Sc. seminars | Term 2026: obligatory courses B.Sc. seminars | Term 2023: B.Sc. seminars obligatory courses |
Mode
Learning outcomes
The graduate will learn and understand:
KA6_WG1 linguistic phenomena, processes, and systems as well as theories explaining their interdependence
KA6_WG2 phenomena and processes related to teaching and learning languages as well as theories explaining their interdependence
KA6_WG3 literary works, phenomena and processes as well as theories explaining their cultural background and their interdependence
KA6_WG4 general terminology and basic methodological tools concerning linguistics
KA6_WG5 general terminology and basic methodological tools concerning theories on teaching and learning languages
KA6_WG7 basic translation-related terms as well as methods and strategies of translating
KA6_WG6 methods of analyzing and interpreting texts of culture of a given language area in the context of selected theories in linguistics
KA6_WG8 methods of analyzing and interpreting texts in the context of selected theories in literary studies
KA6_WG9 general terminology employed in the description of cultural phenomena significant for language analysis and the analysis of the process of communication
KA6_WG10 general terminology employed in the description of cultural phenomena significant for analyzing literary texts of a given language area
KA6_WG11 historical and cultural conditioning of a given language area
KA6_WK1 problems and challenges concerning language and communication and their relevance to fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization
KA6_WK2 legal, organizational and ethical conditioning of activities related to a given discipline
KA6_WK3 regulations concerning the protection of industrial property and copyright
The graduate is able to:
KA6_UW1 formulate and solve complex problems by selecting appropriate methods and tools using their knowledge of linguistics and translation studies
KA6_UW2 formulate and solve complex problems by selecting appropriate methods and tools using their knowledge of foreign language learning and teaching
KA6_UW3 carry out a critical analysis and interpret literary texts using philological methods that make it possible to assess the importance of the text in the historical and cultural process
KA6_UW4 carry out a critical analysis and interpret various creations of culture using philological methods that make it possible to assess the importance of the texts in the historical and cultural process
KA6_UW5 analyse typical philosophical problems relevant to the field of the humanities
KA6_UW6 select and implement appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communications technology (ICT)
KA6_UW7 properly select sources and information derived from them in the field of linguistics as well as evaluate, critically analyse and synthesize this information
KA6_UK4 participate in debates in a foreign language – present, assess and discuss various opinions and positions
KA6_UO1 plan and organise individual and team work
KA6_UU1 individually plan and implement one's own lifelong learning program
The graduate is prepared to:
KA6_KK1 critically evaluate their knowledge
KA_KK2 recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems
Assessment criteria
The prerequisite for passing is the timely completion of sub-tasks, participation in consultations and the final editing and submission of the thesis.
Bibliography
See the reading list for each seminar.
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Term 2023:
None |
Term 2024:
Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk, B., Liebeskind, C., Bączkowska, A., Ruzaite, J., Dylgjeri, A., Kazazi, L. & Lombart, E. (2023). Opinion Events: Types and opinion markers in English social media discourse. Lodz Papers in Pragmatics, 19(2), 447-481. https://doi.org/10.1515/lpp-2023-0022 |
Term 2025:
Crystal, D 1995, The English Language, Harmondsworth. |
Term 2026:
Crystal, D 1995, The English Language, Harmondsworth. |
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