128461 SE MA-Seminar (Literature/Cultural Studies - Abschlußmodul 6) (2023W)

Developing Your Final Thesis

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Anmeldung von Mo 11.09.2023 00:00 bis Mo 25.09.2023 12:00
Abmeldung bis Di 31.10.2023 23:59

Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen

Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Alexandra Ganser-Blumenau

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Due to an excursion, there will be no session on Tue, Oct. 31!

    
    Dienstag
    10.10.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    17.10.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    24.10.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    31.10.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    07.11.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    14.11.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    21.11.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    28.11.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    05.12.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    12.12.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    09.01.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    16.01.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    23.01.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
    
    Dienstag
    30.01.
    09:45 - 11:15
    Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The aim of the course is to support students who are working on their MA theses. To do so, we will read and discuss your proposals, a selection from your choice of primary work(s), outlines, bibliographies, and critical or analytical writing samples. Each participant will submit materials and present work samples to the course members over the course of the seminar. We will address questions concerning individual projects, selection of sources, methodology, procedures for research, general MA guidelines and expectations, and academic writing style and formats.
It is recommended that you sign up for this class when you have found a supervisor and a topic for your thesis paper.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Individual presentation of research projects, written input (e.g. abstract, short proposal and longer text selection from thesis project), individual and group work within sessions

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Course evaluation is based on:
(A) class participation and preparation of course materials (20%)
(B) project presentation (50%)
(C) writing assignment (30%)
The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 missed sessions)
(b) active class participation
(c) giving project presentation on time
(d) handing assignments on time
(e) attaining the pass rate of 60 points
Marks in %:1 (very good): 90-100%2 (good): 80-89%3 (satisfactory): 70-79%4 (pass): 60-69%5 (fail): 0-59%Points must be collected in all of these areas to pass. The benchmark for passing this course is at 60%.

Prüfungsstoff

- ACTIVE participation in group work and classroom discussion
- project presentation incl. handout and ppt
- on-time hand-in of written assignment

Literatur

Chosen reading materials will be provided by course participants.
Further materials, which may be helpful in preparing students for writing an MA include:
- J.S. Graustein, How to Write an Exceptional Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide from Proposal to Successful Defense
- Y. Bui, How to Write a Master's Thesis

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: MA 844(2)
Code/Modul: MA6.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-0572

M06 Final Module (5 ECTS)

Master Anglophone Literatures and Cultures (844 [2] - Version 2020)

Letzte Änderung: Fr 22.09.2023 13:07