Course detail

Research Paper Seminar 2

FaVU-4RPS-2Acad. year: 2022/2023

The course consists of two parts: workshops and individual tutorials with the research paper supervisor. Regular workshops facilitate the writing process through group feedback sessions and discussions about the obstacles that students encounter while writing. Individual tutorials with the research paper supervisor focus on specific issues arising from individual research projects and take place based on individual needs of students and with a view to the completeness of their work.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Václav Magid

Department

Department of Art History and Theory (KTDU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students are able to implement a research plan on a relevant topic and write a research paper based on that topic in keeping with high standards of writing in the field of contemporary art and design.

Prerequisites

Completion of these courses is required: Research Through Art 1, Research Through Art 2, and Research Paper Seminar 1.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Workshops with feedback sessions and discussions about the wring process, tutorials with the research paper supervisor.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credits are awarded by the research paper advisor based on tutorial attendance, work towards the final stage of a research paper, and on the condition of more than 70% attendance in workshops.

Course curriculum

1. Workshops aimed at providing feedback and support in writing the theoretical part of the thesis.

2. Consultations with the supervisor of the research paper, spread over time accordingly, taking into account the individual needs of the students and the stage of the writing process.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to support students during the process of writing of their research paper.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Diploma Sseminars and workshops take place at the premises of the FFA BUT according to the course schedule. Tutorials take place at dates and times determined by the tutor. Student are required to participate in scheduled tutorials and have attendance of more than 70% in workshops.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Lykke, Nina, ed. 2014. Writing Academic Texts Differently. New York: Routledge. (EN)
Schimel, Joshua. 2012. Writing Science. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (EN)
Strunk, William I. 1999. The Elements of Style. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson. (EN)
Swales, John M., and Christine B. Feak. 2009. Abstracts and the Writing of Abstracts: Vol. 1 of the revised and expanded edition of English in Today`s Research World. Michigan: University of Michigan Press. (EN)
Turabian, Kate L. 2007. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers. 7th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme FAAD Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

10 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Václav Magid

Diploma seminar

10 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Václav Magid