MA Seminar 340-AT2-1SEM2
Profile of study: general academic
Mode of study: full-time
Type of subject: compulsory (M_6)
Field and area of study: the arts/linguistics
Year: 1st and 2nd
Semester: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Initial requirements:
A student should fulfil the requirements concerning the educational outcomes specified by National Qualifications Framework designed for higher education,first cycle degree programme, within the area of the arts (preferred major: English Philology).
The number of didactic hours:
2x30hrs=60hrs of practical classes (1st year)
2x30hrs=60hrs of practical classes (2nd year)
Teaching methodologies: discussions, the analysis of scientific texts within the area of translation studies, conversatorial lectures.
Number of ECTS credits: 30
Balance of student workload:
Participation in seminar exercises, additional consultations, e-mail contact with the supervisor: 4x30h + 180h
Independent repetition of the material from the subjects of the selected specialization: 70h
Preparation of a paper / multimedia presentation: 30h
Library queries: 60h
Gathering research material: 60h
Writing a paper: 250h
Dissertation editing, revisions, proofreading, etc: 50h
Total: 820h
(corresponds to 30 ECTS points)
Quantitative Indicators:
Student workload related to activities requiring direct participation of the teacher: 120+180=300h (12 ECTS points)
Student workload related to participation in the seminar (paper, multimedia presentation) and preparation of the thesis : 820h (30 ECTS points)
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Term 2023:
The aim of the course is to prepare students to write their M.A. theses within the field of literary studies. During the classes students will learn about the requirements for a successful M.A. thesis and technical aspects of academic writing/ They will have an opportunity to discuss the choice of the topic and will receive feedback on the progress of their work. The course deals with medievalism in literature, especially fantasy literature. On the one hand, we will focus on the phenomenon of employing medieval ideas, aesthetics, themes and motifs in later literature (19th, 20th, 21st century); on the other hand we will deal with theory of fantastic literature. Other topics will also be allowed provided that they deal with broadly understood fantastic fiction (gothic novel, fantasy, dystopia, sci-fi, paranormal romance, horror, etc). |
Term 2024:
The aim of the course is to prepare students to write their M.A. theses within the field of literary studies. During the classes students will learn about the requirements for a successful M.A. thesis and technical aspects of academic writing/ They will have an opportunity to discuss the choice of the topic and will receive feedback on the progress of their work. The course deals with posthumanism in literature.The aim of the seminar is to prepare students to write a thesis on topics related to the discourse of posthumanism in literature. |
Requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Term 2024: | Term 2023: |
Type of course
Term 2024: obligatory courses | General: obligatory courses Master's seminars | Term 2023: obligatory courses |
Mode
Term 2024: Blended learning | General: (in Polish) w sali | Term 2023: Blended learning |
Learning outcomes
The graduates know and understand:
KP7_WG2 complex phenomena and processes connected with learning and teaching languages, theories explaining dependencies between them and contemporary trends in language teaching and learning
KP7_WG3 complex literary phenomena and contemporary theories explaining their cultural background and dependencies among them
KP7_WG8 advanced methods of analysis and interpretation of texts based on tradition and theory of literary studies
KP7_WG10 advanced terminology for description of cultural phenomena important in analysis of the literature in a given language
KP7_WG11 contemporary socio-cultural conditions of a given language area
KP7_WK2 legal, organizational and ethical conditioning of activities related to a given discipline
KP7_WK3 regulations concerning the protection of industrial property and copyright
The graduate can:
KP7_UW1 formulate and solve complicated and atypical problems, selecting proper methods and
tools in an innovative manner using the knowledge of the linguistics and translation
studies
KP7_UW3 conduct an in-depth analysis of literary works applying philological methods allowing for the evaluation of their meaning in historical and cultural processes
KP7_UW4 conduct a critical analysis and interpretation of various works of culture applying philological methods allowing for the evaluation of their meaning in historical and cultural processes
KP7_UW7 properly select sources and pieces of information available therein in the field of literary
studies and make evaluations, critical analysis and synthesis of the pieces of information
KP7_UK3 communicate with various groups of interlocutors using specialised literary studies terminology including social-cultural components
KP7_UK4 conduct debates in a foreign language, present and evaluate various opinions and perspectives and discuss them
KP7_UK5 use the leading foreign language in writing and in speech at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
KP7_UK6 use the second foreign language in writing and in speech at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
KP7_UU1 independently plan and conduct the process of self learning throughout their lifespan and direct others in this area
The graduate is capable of:
KP7_KK1 critical assessment of content
KP7_KK2 appreciation of the significance of knowledge in terms of solving theoretical and practical
KP7_KO3 active participation in favor of preserving regional, national and European cultural
heritage
KP7_KO4 introducing new perspectives for tolerance, multicultural cooperation within a
multireligious society
KP7_KO5 participating in cultural life in multiple forms
Assessment criteria
The evaluation will take place under the following criteria:
- 1st year - completing the tasks specified by supervisors;
- 2nd year - the submitting of an M.A. thesis.
Students are required to participate in seminar classes actively and systematically, to complete all the task as specified by their supervisor, and to present the results of the successive stages of their study systematically.
Bibliography
Bibliography depends on the subject matter as discussed during given M.A. seminar courses. It has been specified in part B of this syllabus.
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Term 2023:
None |
Term 2024:
Braidotti, R. (2013). The Posthuman. Polity. |
Notes
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Term 2023:
Each student will be required to prepare an oral presentation on a selected topic, act as a discussion-leader, and write a research paper. Active participation in in-class discussions, as well as regular attendance, will also contribute to the final grade. Towards the end of the 1st semester the students will be asked to submit a tentative M.A. thesis project; towards the 2nd semester they are supposed to submit its first chapter. To complete the second year, student are required to submit a whole M.A. thesis. |
Term 2024:
Each student will be required to prepare an oral presentation on a selected topic, act as a discussion-leader, and write a research paper. Active participation in in-class discussions, as well as regular attendance, will also contribute to the final grade. Towards the end of the 1st semester the students will be asked to submit a tentative M.A. thesis project; towards the 2nd semester they are supposed to submit its first chapter. To complete the second year, student are required to submit a whole M.A. thesis. |
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