Universität Wien

120013 SE MEd 05: SE Thesis Seminar (2024W)

Literature / Cultural Studies

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 16.01. 12:15-13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 17.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 24.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 07.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 21.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 05.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 12.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 23.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is designed to help students who are writing their MA theses to develop a structured plan for their thesis projects. Participants will be able to present work in progress and receive feedback on the methods, materials, and approaches with which they are planning to work.

We will cover the following aspects of the thesis process:
- presentation, discussion and peer-feedback of MA theses in literary / cultural studies
- discussion and development of relevant concepts, approaches and methods for MEd thesis projects
- defining research questions, selecting sources, academic writing
- organizing the exam process (including registering your thesis, HOPLA, preparing the defense)

After the class, participants will have gained a clearer sense of the stage their thesis project is in, what there is left to do, the sources and resources that are available to them, their academic writing strategies and how to further develop them, and new concepts and methods they might apply to their project.

Please note that it is highly recommended you sign up for this class only once you have found a supervisor and a topic for your thesis paper.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance; active participation in class and in the peer-feedback loop; project presentation and written tasks in the form of three writing tasks (abstract, short proposal and longer text selection from thesis project)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Course evaluation is based on:
(A) class participation and provision of peer feedback (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, i.e. 2x45 minutes)
(b) active class participation
(c) providing peer feedback for your colleagues' projects
(d) giving project presentation on time
(e) handing in assignments on time
(f) 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%.

Examination topics

- ACTIVE participation in group work and classroom discussion
- project presentation incl. visuals
- on-time hand-in of written assignments

Reading list

Students will read relevant literature for their masters theses on the basis of their own research.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MEd 046/507;
Code/Modul: M 05;
Lehrinhalt: 12-4850

Last modified: Fr 27.09.2024 16:25