FF:JPN220 Research Methods - Course Information
JPN220 Research Methods
Faculty of ArtsSpring 2022
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Ing. Ivo Plšek, M.A., M. P. P., Ph.D. (lecturer)
- Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Jiří Matela, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts - Timetable
- each odd Friday 12:00–15:40 B2.32, except Fri 29. 4. ; and Fri 29. 4. 11:00–14:40 B2.52
- Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
- Course Enrolment Limitations
- The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
- fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
- Japanese Studies (programme FF, B-JA_) (2)
- Course objectives
- In this course students will learn how to write a scientific essay in the field of humanities and social sciences. The course is particularly geared towards Japan majors and their requirement to submit a final bachelor thesis in order to graduate.
Related to this, the course deals with the following themes:
a) research puzzle and scope of research
b) proper essay structure
c) localization of research sources
d) techniques of scientific writing
e) technique of presentation of research results
f) social and psychological aspects of scientific work (time management, self-motivation, writer's block, cooperation with thesis advisor).
This class avoids unnecessary theorizing. It is very practical and focuses on the most common problems students encounter during their bachelor thesis writing. Group discussions and group exercises are the main teaching methods. - Learning outcomes
- Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- work out suitable research questions and a research plan
- properly structure the research essay
- work with university e-databases and find sources pertaining to the study of Japan
- cite and paraphrase correctly
- apply a correct writing style
- effectively present research findings - Syllabus
- 1. block
- - formal and substantive requirements for the bachelor thesis in the Department of Japanese Studies, Masaryk University
- - stylistics, citations, paraphrasing
- 2. block
- - designing of a "research question"
- - bachelor thesis structure: introduction, main body, conclusion
- 3. block
- - electronic resources at MU and the work with primary and secondary literature
- - group exercise: finding common mistakes in previously submitted theses
- 4. block
- - individual psychology and emotional hygiene during scientific/creative work
- - choosing and working with a thesis supervisor
- 5. block
- - group exercise: in-class analysis and debate on submitted texts (introduction and first chapter)
- 6. block
- - ways for effective presentation
- - presentation simulation and analysis
- Literature
- SZOTKOWSKÁ LACKOVÁ, Eva. Bakalářská a diplomová práce je hra, aneb, 10+5 tipů, jak napsat závěrečnou práci rychle, efektivně a bez stresu. Vydání první. Písek: Genius Institut, 2019, 119 stran. ISBN 9788027052936. info
- ZADRAŽILOVÁ, Iva. Jak napsat a obhájit kvalitní diplomovou práci. 2013. URL info
- FRANCÍREK, František. Absolventská práce : co, jak a proč připravit, zpracovat, napsat a zhodnotit (obhájit). Vyd. 1. Praha: Ingenio et Arti, 2012, 74, 49. ISBN 9788090528703. info
- KŘOVÁČKOVÁ, Blanka and Martin SKUTIL. Jak napsat seminární a závěrečné práce ve společenských vědách. Vyd. 1. Hradec Králové: Gaudeamus, 2009, 31, xvii. ISBN 9788070418635. info
- WILHELMOVÁ, Radka. Jak napsat bakalářskou práci. 2008. URL info
- KUBÁTOVÁ, Helena and Dušan ŠIMEK. Od abstraktu do závěrečné práce : jak napsat diplomovou práci ve společenskovědních a humanitních oborech : praktická příručka. 4., přeprac. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2007, 90 s. ISBN 9788024415895. info
- ČMEJRKOVÁ, Světla, František DANEŠ and Jindra SVĚTLÁ. Jak napsat odborný text. Vydání první. Praha: Leda, 1999, 255 stran. ISBN 8085927691. info
- ECO, Umberto. Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Translated by Ivan Seidl. Olomouc: Votobia, 1997, 271 s. ISBN 8071981737. info
- SLANÝ, Antonín and Jaroslav NEKUDA. Jak /ne/napsat závěrečnou práci (How to write/ not to write a diploma thesis). Brno: Masarykova univerzita Brno, 1993, 86 pp. ISBN 80-210-0727-3. info
- Teaching methods
- This class is conducted in a form of a seminar. It requires active participation. Most of the class time will be dedicated to group exercises and debates. The instructor will supplement this with shorter lectures when necessary.
- Assessment methods
- The threshold for passing this course is 80% and more.
The grade consists of:
A) Regular fulfillment of assigned tasks (70%).
B) Active class attendance (30%). Attendance is mandatory. - Language of instruction
- Czech
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: konzultace s vedoucí/m práce. - Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
- Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2022, recent)
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