Master
2021/2022
Research Seminar
Type:
Compulsory course (Global and Regional History)
Area of studies:
History
Delivered by:
Department of History
When:
2 year, 1-3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Master’s programme:
Global and Regional History
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
5
Contact hours:
40
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.
Learning Objectives
- To help students writing an effective MA thesis
- To introduce students to basic requirements for writing a MA thesis
- To help students finding a relevant doable research focus
- To master students' skill of writing and thinking on paper
- To stimulate an interdepartmental cross-disciplinary scholarly dialogue
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
- Ability to create an effective academic research proposal
Course Contents
- Introductory sessions
- Basics of Academic Rhetoric
- Sessions on Chapter 1
- Sessions on Chapter 2
- Presentations of first versions of MA Thesis
Assessment Elements
- Individual project 'Introducing fellows to my field of inquiry'
- Project Proposal (a first draft)
- Participation in seminars
- Review of a fellow's proposal
- Presenting a case study
- MA chapter
- Review of a fellow's case study
- Participation in seminars
Interim Assessment
- 2020/2021 2nd module0.35 * Project Proposal (a first draft) + 0.2 * Review of a fellow's proposal + 0.25 * Participation in seminars + 0.2 * Individual project 'Introducing fellows to my field of inquiry'
- 2020/2021 4th module0.2 * Participation in seminars + 0.35 * Project Proposal (a first draft) + 0.2 * Review of a fellow's proposal + 0.25 * Individual project 'Introducing fellows to my field of inquiry'
- 2021/2022 3rd module0.4 * MA chapter + 0.3 * Presenting a case study + 0.15 * Participation in seminars + 0.15 * Review of a fellow's case study
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- 50 steps to improving your academic writing : study book, Sowton, C., 2012
- 50 steps to improving your academic writing. Study book, Sowton, Ch., 2012
- A sequence for academic writing, Behrens, L., 2005
- Academic writing : a handbook for international students, Bailey, S., 2011
- Academic writing for graduate students: essential tasks and skills, Swales, J.M., 2004
- Bailey, S. (2017). Academic Writing : A Handbook for International Students (Vol. Fifth edition). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1650435
- Tusting, K., McCulloch, S., Bhatt, I., Hamilton, M., & Barton, D. (2019). Academics Writing : The Dynamics of Knowledge Creation. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2138179
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
- Stylish academic writing, Sword, H., 2012