Conducted in
terms:
2022/23Z, 2023/24Z, 2024/25Z, 2025/26Z
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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Term 2025/26Z:
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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
CULTURAL STUDIES (dr Nelly Strehlau)
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 group 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 = 20 hours
Completion of the first chapter or major section of the first chapter of the BA thesis = 110 hours
12 ECTS points = 300-hour workload
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Jarosław Hetman)
- participating in the seminar = 30 hours
- reading assigned material = 20 hours
- researching critical material relating to the individual BA project = 50 hours
- reading materials for analysis relating to the individual BA projext = 50 hours
- preparing the research plan = 30 hours
- compiling list of sourses for the individual BA project = 20 hours
- writing and editing the theoretical chapter = 80 hours
- consulting the written material in person or via email = 20 hours
LITERARY AND CULTURAL STUDIES (dr hab. prof. UMK Katarzyna Więckowska)
Participation in the seminar = 30 hrs.
Individual meetings with the supervisor (including email exchange) and implementation of the suggested changes = 40 hrs
Preparation for seminars = 60 godz.
Preparation of the presentation about the BA project = 20 hrs
Library research = 30 hrs
Preparation of the plan and description of the BA project, including the topic, the thesis, research aim, state of research, and bibliography = 40 hrs
Preparation of of the first chapter (complete chapter or a substantial part) = 80 hrs
Learning outcomes - knowledge
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Joanna Antoniak)
The student
W1 (K_W04): has advanced 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 Monika Linke-Ratuszny)
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
CULTURAL STUDIES (dr Nelly Strehlau)
The student:
W1: Has advanced knowledge of selected aspects of Anglophone culture (such as film, television, or another medium/media) (K_W08)
W2: can describe the ways in which historical, social, religious, philosophical and political issues influence both cultural texts and cultural studies (K_W07)
W3 : can explain advanced terms and concepts in cultural studies and use them in academic register.(K_W10)
W4: is aware of the connections between cultural studies and other related disciplines in the Humanities (K_W06)
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Jarosław Hetman)
- W1 (K_W04): the student has an advanced knowledge of Anglophone literature and of such aspects as periodisation, genres and forms, and works by selected authors.
-W2 (K_W05): the student has an 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): the student is aware of the connections between literary studies and other related fields in the Humanities.
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 Monika Linke-Ratuszny)
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
CULTURAL STUDIES (dr Nelly Strehlau)
The student:
U1: is able to search for, analyze, evaluate, select, and apply information using various sources to choose a methodology for research and is able to apply appropriate theoretical perspectives and paradigms of cultural studies. (K_U01; K_U06)
U2: fulfills research tasks following objectives and instructions formulated by their academic supervisor in order to compose a chapter or fragment of a BA. (K_U07)
U3: can gain and deepen their knowledge and develop their research skills in the field of cultural studies on their own, and while setting their own goals and priorities. (K_U10; K_U09)
U4: 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, displaying argumentation skills and referring to other scholars in order to develop into a significant portion of a BA thesis. (K_U14)
U5: 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 prepare as well as give a presentation. (K_U15; K_U16)
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Jarosław Hetman)
- U1 (K_U01): the student 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 utilize basic theoretical perspectives from the field of literary studies.
- U3 (K_U07): the student is able to fulfill research tasks following objectives and instructions formulated by their academic supervisor.
- U4 (K_U10): the student is able to develop their research skills in the field of literary studies on their own.
- U5 (K_U14): the student is able to prepare an outline of their bachelor's thesis, formulating research questions and theses referring to selected theoretical approaches and a variety of sources, and write a significant portion of a BA thesis.
- U6 (K_U15): the student is able to argue their position in relation to other research.
- U8 (K_U16): is able to find pertainent academic materials for their research, 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.
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 Monika Linke-Ratuszny)
The student...
K1 (K_K01): shows initiative in searching for sources and defining their research topic in translation studies.
LITERARY STUDIES (dr Jarosław Hetman)
- K1 (K_K01): shows initiative in searching for sources and defining their research topic in literary studies
CULTURAL STUDIES (dr Nelly Strehlau)
K1: shows initiative in searching for sources and defining their research topic in cultural studies due to their awareness of the level of their knowledge and skills and understanding 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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