Universität Wien

128461 SE MA-Seminar (Literature/Cultural Studies - Abschlußmodul 6) (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Di 16.12. 14:15-15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

An/Abmeldung

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

Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

This class is an interactive ONSITE seminar in which regular and active participation is key to students' success. Online participation or hybrid 'listening in' is not possible, and sessions will not be recorded.
You may miss no more than 2 session (i.e. 2x90 minutes of class). If a viable doctor's note is produced, you may miss a third session of 90 minutes, but then need to compensate it at the teacher's discretion. If you miss more than three lessons, this will result in your failing the course, due to excessive absence.

  • Dienstag 14.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 21.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 28.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 04.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 11.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 18.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 25.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 02.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 09.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 13.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 20.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 27.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

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 and tables of content, a selection from your choice of primary work(s), 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. We will also address issues of organizing the final phase, incl. how to register your thesis, upload your thesis, plagiarism check and the oral defense.

After the class, participants will have gained a clearer sense of the stage their thesis project is in, their academic writing strategies and how to further develop them, and will have tested new strategies and methods to further proceed with their project.

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 in the form of three writing tasks (abstract, short proposal and longer text selection from thesis project), individual and group work within sessions

Ensure compliance with the standards of good academic practice and the correct application of the techniques of academic work and writing.
Plagiarized and fraudulent performances (also in single tasks or parts of an exam) lead to non-grading of the course (entry of an 'X' in the transcript).
In case of doubt, the course instructor may invite students to a grade-related conversation (plausibility check) about submitted partial performances.
The use of AI is only permitted for specific tasks as outlined by the lecturer. Concrete instructions on Moodle as well as in class.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Course evaluation is based on:
(A) class participation and preparation of course materials (20%)
(B) project presentation (50%)
(C) writing assignments (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 in 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:
- A. Durant and N. Fabb. How to Write Essays and Dissertations: A Guide for English Literature Students
- 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

Letzte Änderung: Mi 24.09.2025 14:06