MA Seminar WH-FW-II-2-SemMgr
Master’s seminar III focuses on the advanced stage of preparing the master’s thesis. The aim of the course is to develop students’ ability to conduct independent research, critically analyse research material, and systematically prepare successive sections of the thesis.
During the seminar, students deepen their knowledge of the relevant literature, improve their ability to search for, select and use academic sources, and further develop the analytical skills appropriate to their chosen research topic. Particular attention is paid to research methodology, the analysis and interpretation of material, the development of argumentation, and the proper organisation of academic writing.
An important element of the course is the regular presentation of progress, discussion of completed sections, and effective use of the supervisor’s comments and guidance in further research work. Students also learn to plan the subsequent stages of thesis preparation, set appropriate priorities, and observe the principles of academic integrity and accuracy.
(in Polish) E-Learning
Term 2024/25_Z: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy | Term 2025/26_Z: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) | Term 2026/27_Z: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Course coordinators
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(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Term 2024/25_Z: (in Polish) W semestrze zimowym I roku 4 ECTS = 100 h.
30 h – aktywny udział w zajęciach
30 h – przygotowywanie wskazanych zadań i projektów
40 h – przygotowanie zarysu bibliografii i wstępnego szkicu pracy | Term 2026/27_Z: Student workload
attendance at the seminar: 30 hours;
searching for, selecting and reading literature and source materials: 25 hours;
conducting research and preparing successive sections of the master’s thesis: 35 hours;
revising the thesis in accordance with the supervisor’s guidance and preparing materials for consultations: 10 hours.
Total: 100 hours.
ECTS credits: 4. |
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student knows advanced methods for analysing various types of spoken and written texts in Italian, particularly academic texts used in the process of preparing the master’s thesis.
FW2_W05
Skills
The student is able to search for, analyse and select information needed for the preparation of the master’s thesis and to use supporting tools effectively, such as the Internet, databases and academic studies.
FW2_U02
The student is able to make effective use of the supervisor’s guidance and critical feedback in their independent work.
FW2_U03
Social competences
The student is prepared to identify appropriate priorities related to the preparation of the master’s thesis and the completion of successive stages of the research process.
FW2_K01
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
FW2_W05 – Knowledge of methods for analysing texts and materials used in the master’s thesis
Grade 5.0 (Very Good): The student demonstrates a very good knowledge of advanced methods for analysing research material and academic texts and applies them appropriately.
Grade 4.5 (Good Plus): The student demonstrates a very good knowledge of analytical methods, with only minor errors in their application.
Grade 4.0 (Good): The student demonstrates a good knowledge of the basic methods of analysis and applies them correctly in research work.
Grade 3.5 (Satisfactory Plus): The student knows the main methods of analysis but applies them with some difficulty.
Grade 3.0 (Satisfactory): The student has sufficient basic knowledge to carry out an analysis of research material.
FW2_U02 – Searching for, analysing and selecting information
Grade 5.0 (Very Good): The student independently and appropriately searches for, selects and uses literature and academic materials relevant to the thesis topic.
Grades 4.0–4.5 (Good – Good Plus): The student correctly searches for and uses academic sources, with only minor shortcomings.
Grades 3.0–3.5 (Satisfactory – Satisfactory Plus): The student is able to search for and select basic sources but requires some support.
FW2_U03 – Use of guidance and feedback from the academic supervisor
Grade 5.0 (Very Good): The student independently and consistently makes use of the supervisor’s comments, introducing appropriate revisions to the thesis.
Grades 4.0–4.5 (Good – Good Plus): The student appropriately makes use of most of the guidance and feedback received.
Grades 3.0–3.5 (Satisfactory – Satisfactory Plus): The student makes use of the supervisor’s basic guidance but requires additional direction.
FW2_K01 – Identification of priorities related to the preparation of the master’s thesis
Grade 5.0 (Very Good): The student independently and appropriately plans successive stages of the research process, completes agreed tasks on time and correctly identifies priorities.
Grades 4.0–4.5 (Good – Good Plus): The student organises their work appropriately and completes successive stages with only minor shortcomings.
Grades 3.0–3.5 (Satisfactory – Satisfactory Plus): The student is able to organise their work and identify priorities at a basic level but requires some support.
Grade 2.0 (Fail): The student has not achieved the required learning outcomes, does not complete the agreed stages of work or fails to demonstrate sufficient progress in preparing the master’s thesis.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
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