Бакалавриат
2026/2027
Подготовка и защита Project Proposal по теме ВКР
ID 1154287
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Филология)
Где читается:
Факультет гуманитарных наук (Нижний Новгород)
Когда читается:
4-й курс, 3 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
1
Контактные часы:
2
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This practice-oriented course is intended to accomplish two objectives. Firstly, it enables students to practice their English-language academic writing and presentation skills and thus to prepare themselves for entering the English-language academia. Secondly, the course is meant to facilitate the students' preparation for the defence of their BA theses in Russian. The course consists of three parts. Students submit their research project proposals in writing first. Then they are expected to present the key aspects of their BA thesis research - its relevance, scientific novelty, the theoretical framework and methodology, research findings and their significance - to the committee using a power point presentation as a prop. Finally, students are expected to provide detailed and well-substantiated answers to the questions posed by members of the committee.
Learning Objectives
- To introduce students to the format and conventions of presenting their research in writing in English
- To introduce students to the format and conventions of presenting their research ideas orally in English
Expected Learning Outcomes
- A student is able to present the main aspects of their research proposal in a clear, logical and structured manner in accordance with the IMRaD pattern and other conventions of the English-language academic discourse.
- A student is able to present the main aspect of their Project Proposal orally in accordance with the IMRaD pattern and other conventions of English-language academic discourse.
- A student is able to provide clear, detailed and accurate answers to questions presented to them
Course Contents
- Writing the Project Proposal
- Preparing an oral presentation of the Project Proposal
- Preparing for the O&A following the oral presentation of the Project Proposal
Assessment Elements
- Writing the Project ProposalStudents are expected to write project proposals (1500-3000 words) based on the research they are pursuing for their BA dissertations. Project proposals should be written in accordance with the IMRaD pattern and comprise an introduction, a literature review, a methods sections, a results section, a conclusion, a list of references and an abstract.
- Oral PresentationStudents are expected to present the main aspects of their poject proposals: relevance, contribution, key terms, aim, methods, expected results and their significance, to provide clear and accurate answers to questions, demonstrate fluency and their knowledge of the conventions of the English-language academic discourse.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Paul J. Silvia. (2019). How to Write a Lot : A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing: Vol. Second edition. APA LifeTools.
- Wallwork, A. (2016). English for Writing Research Papers (Vol. Second edition). Cham: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1175370
- Write Here, Right Now : An Interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research. (2018). Place of publication not identified: publisher not identified. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsotl&AN=edsotl.OTLid0000681
- Актуганова, С. А. Английский для профессионального общения педагогов и психологов = English for Professional Communication of Educators and Psychologists : учебно-методическое пособие / С. А. Актуганова. — Архангельск : САФУ, 2017. — 129 с. — ISBN 978-5-261-01219-1. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/161697 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
- Соколова, А. Г. English for professional communication / Английский язык в профессиональной коммуникации : учебно-методическое пособие / А. Г. Соколова, О. Н. Солуянова. — Москва : МИСИ – МГСУ, 2024. — 45 с. — ISBN 978-5-7264-3536-7. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/452171 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Biggam, J. (2015). Succeeding with Your Master’s Dissertation : A Step-by-step Handbook (Vol. Third edition). Berkshire, England: McGraw-Hill Education. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=939824