551.341 (21W) Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature and Culture Studies
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature and Culture Studies
- Type Workgroup (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Blended learning course
- Online proportion 50%
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 8.0
- Registrations 4 (20 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 12.10.2021
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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Remarks (english)
Attendance of the first session is mandatory.
Sessions will run the full 2 hours.
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Students will learn how to improve their thesis draft. They will also learn how to effectively present their MA thesis project as well as a 20-minute conference paper based on one of their thesis chapters. They will get practice in how to use a visual presentation in conjunction with a written text, how to read and write for an audience, and how to address critical questions. At the same time, they will learn how to ask productive questions in response to other student’s presentations of their MA thesis projects and how to help create lively and respectful scholarly discussions around their ongoing research.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Short lecture inputs, student presentations, discussions, peer review.
Course content
In this course, students who are already well advanced in their MA studies will work on their thesis projects and present parts of it to the instructor and their peers. We will also review important writing-related issues such as the organization of thought, content, and source materials, and we will discuss and practice presentation techniques. Peer review will be an important element of the class, giving students the opportunity to help each other improve their ongoing MA thesis projects.
Literature
All relevant course materials will be made available in digital form on Moodle.
Examination information
Examination methodology
Attendance in (online) class meetings is required.
Completion of all assignments:
· 300-word abstract of your thesis project
· One 20-minute presentation of the entire thesis project
· One 20-minute presentation of one thesis chapter
· Active participation in peer review and class discussions
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
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3.8 Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature & Culture Studies (
0.0h AG / 8.0 ECTS)
- 551.341 Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature and Culture Studies (2.0h AG / 8.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
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3.8 Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature & Culture Studies (
0.0h AG / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 11W.1)
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Subject: Research Design in English & American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Graduate Student Forum (
0.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.341 Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature and Culture Studies (2.0h AG / 8.0 ECTS)
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Graduate Student Forum (
0.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Research Design in English & American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Wintersemester 2023/24
- 551.341 AG Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature and Culture Studies (2.0h / 8.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2022/23
- 551.341 AG Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature and Culture Studies (2.0h / 8.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 551.341 AG Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature and Culture Studies (2.0h / 8.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 551.341 AG Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature & Culture Studies (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2018/19
- 551.341 AG Advanced Thesis Forum: Literature & Culture Studies (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)