Universität Wien

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

Developing Your Final Thesis

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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

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

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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%.

Examination topics

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

Reading list

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

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: Fr 22.09.2023 13:07