Bachelor of Arts Proseminar - German

obligatory courses
proseminars

An obligatory course for third year BA students.

The students are expected to have reached B2+ level of their language B, which is also the language of the proseminar.

The objective of the course is to help students choose the topic and write their BA thesis in a foreign language. The course aims to present the potential thematic areas and the basics of research methodology in a given discipline as well as to develop the ability to read a scientific text in a foreign language.

The aim of the proseminar is to present the possible thematic scope of BA thesis by introducing research methods commonly used in the field of applied linguistics, discussing specific issues of linguistics or literary studies and research methodology used within these disciplines. The classes also develop skills of independent reading and analysis of scientific texts in a foreign language. The features of academic language and formal register are also discussed during the classes.

The classes are conducted in a foreign language, and each participant is obliged to take active part in the classes. In order to receive a credit, the student should submit an outline of their BA thesis or its first chapter (to be decided by the teacher).

Contact hours (classes): 30 hours

Self-study: 120 hours

Total: 150 hours

If it is not possible to conduct classes in an in-class form, classes will be held using distance communication tools (Google Meet and other recommended by UW).

Bibliography is presented by each instruktor in a particular course cycle.

K1_W05, K1_W06, K1_W14, K1_U02, K1_U04, K1_U05, K1_U10, K1_U11, K1_U12, K1_K02

Having completed the course, a student:

Knowledge

a student knows and understands:

• the specificity of contemporary paradigms of linguistics (general and applied), has a structured general knowledge of the theory and methodology of linguistics and literary studies [K1_W05]

• the relations between applied linguistics, literary studies nad other disciplines and fields of science [K1_W06]

• how to design their carreer path and professima wiedzę na temat projektowania ścieżki własnego rozwoju i awansu zawodowego [K1_W14]

Skills

Student

• will gain elementary research skills, will be able to formulate research problems and will be able to use the research tools of applied linguistics (within the scope of linguistics sub-disciplines corresponding to the chosen module) and literary studies; is able to select appropriate methods for solving problems in the selected field [K1_U02]

• will acquire the ability to argue with the views of other authors and to formulate conclusions independently, orally and in writing, in Polish and in two foreign languages that they have studied [K1_U04]

• s able to communicate in two foreign languages in typical professional situations requiring the knowledge of communication techniques, strategies and various communication channels, and is able to prevent conflicts using language as a communication tool [K1_U05]

• is able to apply theoretical knowledge from the fields of study (applied linguistics and literary studies) appropriately in typical professional situations, including teamwork, also in interdisciplinary projects [K1_U10]

• is able to independently acquire knowledge of applied linguistics and literary studies, following the guidelines of the tutor; is able to assess the usefulness of the acquired methods, practices and procedures for his/her own professional activity [K1_U11]

• is able to set priorities and plan activities for their implementation, understanding the need for self-education and continuous improvement of competences, including practical language skills [K1_U12]

Social competences

Student is ready to

• critically assesses his/her own knowledge in the field of applied linguistics and literary studies, student appreciates the importance of substantive argumentation in solving research problems and practical problems (in professional situations) [K1_K02]

The detailed requirements and assessment criteria are determined by each instructor in a particular course cycle.

Number of absences allowed: 2 per semester