GLCb1018 Diploma seminar I: Thesis proposal

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Adéla Souralová, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies (34,00 %), Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies (33,00 %), Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies (33,00 %)
Prerequisites
none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The student's task is to prepare a detailed proposal of the thesis, including a specific research design. It is appropriate to begin outlining and writing the thesis.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to:
-Choose and develop an appropriate Bachelor's thesis topic
-Engage with relevant academic literature on the student's chosen topic
-Design a thesis project that is methodologically feasible and manageable to complete in one semester
Syllabus
  • The course is fulfilled and credits earned when the student completes independent work under the supervision of the thesis supervisor. The student should fulfill several tasks during the semester, including: - Find a teacher who will serve as thesis supervisor
  • - Consult regularly with the supervisor to begin preparing thesis materials
  • - Do research and writing related to the thesis
  • - Create a bibliography of sources used
  • - Create a detailed outline of the thesis contents
  • - Begin to write the thesis
Literature
  • ZINSSER, William. On writing well : the classic guide to writing nonfiction. 30th anniversary ed., 7th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2006, xiii, 321. ISBN 0060891548. info
Teaching methods
The intended outcome of this course is practical preparation by the student for completing the thesis in the following semester. This is achieved through independent reading, research, and writing and in consultation with the student's thesis supervisor.
Assessment methods
The supervisor should make an assessment whether the student has fulfilled the tasks expected to be completed during the semester. Credit is granted on a pass/fail basis.
Language of instruction
English
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