Conducted in
terms:
2021/22Z, 2022/23Z, 2023/24Z, 2024/25Z
ISCED code: 0231
ECTS credits:
12
Language:
English
Organized by:
Faculty of Humanities
BA seminar 2510-f1ENG3W-BA
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Term 2024/25Z:
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Total student workload
12 ECTS points = 300-hour workload
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Joanna Antoniak)
Seminar = 30 hours
Individual consultations with the supervisor (office hours, e-mail, implementing feedback) = 20 hours
Reading assigned texts and preparation for class = 60 hours
Preparing a presentation on the selected theoretical concept = 20 hours
Conducting preliminary research for the BA project = 40 hours
Writing the outline of the BA thesis and preparing the list of references = 40 hours
Completion of the first chapter of the BA thesis = 90 hours
TRANSLATION STUDIES (dr Dorota Guttfeld)
Seminar = 30 hours
Individual consultations with the supervisor (office hours, Teams, e-mail, implementing feedback) = 20 hours
Reading and preparation for classes = 30 hours
Preparation for tests on translation studies theory = 30 horus
Homework (studying and summarizing translation studies works) = 30 hours
Work on the presentation of the research topic = 20 hours
BA-project: preliminary research, searching library holdings and reading literature = 30 hours
BA-project: familiarization with the research material
BA project: planning, writing an outline, compiling bibliography = 80 hours
EMPIRICAL LINGUISTICS (dr hab. Sławomir Wacewicz, prof. UMK)
Seminar = 30h
Individual meetings with the supervisor (onsite = office hours, Moodle) = 30h
Individual work = 215h
- Reading texts – course material and texts individually calibrated to individual projects (30h)
- Work on experimental projects (80h)
- Writing BA projects (90h)
Preparing for the BA exam (25h)
TOTAL 300 hours (12 ECTS points)
12 ECTS points = 300-hour workload
Learning outcomes - knowledge
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Joanna Antoniak)
The student
W1 (K_W04): has advaned knowledge of Anglophone literature and of such aspects as periodisation, genres and forms, and works by selected authors.
W2 (K_W05): has advanced knowledge of literary studies - can name the main literary theories and describe the way in which they can be used to analyse literary texts.
W3 (K_W06): is aware of the connections between literary studies and other related studies in the Humanities.
W4 (K_W07): can describe the ways in which historical, social, religious, philosophical and political issues influence both literary texts and literary studies.
W5 (K_W10): can explain advanced terms and concepts in literary studies and use them in academic register.
TRANSLATION STUDIES (dr Dorota Guttfeld)
The student...
W1 (K_W10): Identifies features of academic register, including terms and concepts used in translation studies.
W2 (K_W10): Explains advanced terms and concepts in translation studies
EMPIRICAL LINGUISTICS (dr hab. Sławomir Wacewicz, prof. UMK)
W1: The student understands linguistics as a discipline studying communication and its link to other disciples studying communication. K_W06
W2: The student has basic knowledge of linguistic terminology and methodology. K_W07
W3: The student has basic knowledge of the nonverbal communication. K_W11
Learning outcomes - skills
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Joanna Antoniak)
The student...
U1 (K_U01): is able to search for, analyze, evaluate, select, and apply information using various sources to choose a methodology for research in literary studies .
U2 (K_U06): student is able to integrate basic theoretical perspectives and paradigms pertaining to literary studies.
U3 (K_U07): is able to fulfill research tasks following objectives and instructions formulated by their academic supervisor.
U4 (K_U10): is able to gain and deepen their knowledge and develop their research skills in the field of literary studies on their own.
U5 (K_U14): is able to compose an outline of a research text, formulating research questions and assumptions in academic English, referring to selected theoretical approaches and a variety of sources, and write a significant portion of a BA thesis.
U6 (K_U15): displays argumentation skills and is able to refer to scholars’ opinions.
U7 (K_U15): is able to cleary present conclusions drawn on the basis of the conducted research.
U8 (K_U16): is able to conduct a preliminary search of library holdings, use databases and the Internet, prepare a list of references, add notes with due care as to the copyright, format documents using a word processor and make a presentation.
TRANSLATION STUDIES (dr Dorota Guttfeld)
The student...
U1 (K_U01): seeks and selects information from various translation studies sources assigned by the supervisor, for the purposes of the BA research project.
U2 (K_U07): follows the assigned objectives and instructions formulated by their supervisor to outline the BA research project.
U3 (K_U09): outlines and follows steps leading towards a timely completion of their BA research project, modifying the timeline if necessary.
U4 (K_U10): Unassisted, looks up information relevant for the BA project, supploementing the translation studies sources sugested by the supervisor.
U5 (K_U14): writes a diploma thesis outline, formulating research questions and assumptions in academic English, referring to selected theoretical approaches and a variety of sources
U6 (K_U16): conducts a preliminary search of library holdings including reference books and online journals on translation studies, to identify, review, choose and document pertinent sources for their research project (K_U16)
U7 (K_U16): prepares a presentation of the project, including a list of references prepared with due care to copyright and department guidelines as regards BA thesis format
EMPIRICAL LINGUISTICS (dr hab. Sławomir Wacewicz, prof. UMK)
U1: The student is able to formulate research questions, hypotheses and operationalise concepts pertaining to the study of linguistic communication. K_U01
U2: The student is able to integrate theoretical knowledge of linguistic communication into experimental projects. K_U01
U3: The student is able to use various sources to further their research - academic journals and monographs, Internet sources, computer programmes – and integrate them into their BA projects. K_U01
Learning outcomes - social competencies
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Joanna Antoniak)
The student...
K1 (K_K01): shows initiative in searching for sources and defining their research topic in literary studies.
K2 (K_K01): is aware of the level of their knowledge and skills and understands the need for constant learning and development in the field of literary studies.
TRANSLATION STUDIES (dr Dorota Guttfeld)
The student...
K1 (K_K01): shows initiative in searching for sources and defining their research topic in translation studies.
EMPIRICAL LINGUISTICS (dr hab. Sławomir Wacewicz, prof. UMK)
K1: The student is aware of the level of their knowledge and skills and understands the need for constant learning and development. K_K01
Teaching methods
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Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
- fluent command of English (at least B2+)
- academic interests in the field represented by the seminar
Course coordinators
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Assessment criteria
0 – 59% – 2
60 – 69 % – 3
70 – 75 % – 3+
76 – 85 % – 4
86 – 90% – 4+
91 – 100% – 5
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Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
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Notes
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