Магистратура
2020/2021
Научно-исследовательский семинар
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Прикладная и междисциплинарная история)
Направление:
46.04.01. История
Кто читает:
Департамент истории
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств
Когда читается:
2-й курс, 1-3 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Прогр. обучения:
Прикладная и междисциплинарная история
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
5
Контактные часы:
28
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course aims at providing guidance in writing MA dissertations. The Research seminar elaborates on diversity of methodologies of possible usage and strengthens research skills. Participants of the seminar have an opportunity to discuss any concerns regarding writing a final paper.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Able to perform professional activities, including research and development activities in the international environment
- Able to work with information: identify, evaluate and use information from a variety of sources for scientific and professional purposes (including with a systematic approach)
- Is able to create and edit scientific and popular texts, to present complex historical information in a publicly accessible form
- Is able to perform interdisciplinary interaction and cooperation with representatives of other fields of knowledge while solving research and applied tasks
Course Contents
- Introductory sessions
- Sessions on Chapter 1
- Sessions on Chapter 2
- Presentations of first versions of MA Thesis
Assessment Elements
- Presenting a case study
- MA chapter
- Review of a fellow's case study
- Participation in seminars
Interim Assessment
- Interim assessment (3 module)0.4 * MA chapter + 0.15 * Participation in seminars + 0.3 * Presenting a case study + 0.15 * Review of a fellow's case study
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- 50 steps to improving your academic writing. Study book, Sowton, Ch., 2012
- A sequence for academic writing, Behrens, L., 2005
- Academic writing for graduate students: essential tasks and skills, Swales, J.M., 2004
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Erixon, P.-O. 1954, & Erixon Arreman, I. 1954. (2019). ECEC students’ writing trajectories: academic discourse and “Professional Habitus.” Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 63(6), 968–983. https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2018.1476403