Bachelor of Arts Seminar - German

B.Sc. seminars
obligatory courses

The objective of the course is to lead students to the

completion of their BA theses. The course aims to present the

requirements concerning the construction and editing of an

academic text as well as to develop the skills necessary to use

academic texts written in a foreign language. Seminars are

thematically related to the fields of general linguistics, applied

linguistics (translation studies and foreign language teaching

methodology) as well as literary studies.

The aim of the BA seminar is to familiarize students with the

research methodology appropriate to their research interests.

Students will become familiar with theoretical works that

form the basis of the methods and approaches to data analysis.

An active attitude on the part of the students is essential;

students should work systematically and independently

outside of class, searching for academic texts, reading them

and reviewing them synthetically in their BA thesis. It is

important that students should use their knowledge of the

theories they have learned as well as the knowledge

concerning the principles of conducting research and the

principles of writing a research paper. In addition, students

conduct their own research, which forms the basis for the

analytical part of their thesis.

Workload:

Contact hours (classes): 30 hours

Preparing to the classes: 30 hours

Self-study (conducting research and writing BA thesis): 300

hours

Total: 360 hours (12 ECTS)

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).

The choice of literature is adjusted individually to the specific topics of work.

K1_W05, K1_W06, K1_W14, K1_U02, K1_U04, K1_U05,

K1_U10, K1_U11, K1_U12, K1_K02

Having completed the course:

Knowledge

a student knows and understands:

 the specificity of contemporary paradigms of linguistics

(general and applied); a student has a structured general

knowledge of the theory and methodology of linguistics

and literary studies [K1_W05]

 the relations between applied linguistics, literary studies

and other disciplines and fields of science [K1_W06]

 how to design their career path and professional

advancement [K1_W14]

Skills

a 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 he/she has studied [K1_U04]

 is 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

a student is ready to:

 critically assess his/her own knowledge in the field of

applied linguistics and literary studies, appreciates the

importance of substantive argumentation in solving

research problems and practical problems (in professional

situations) [K1_K02]

Detailed requirements ad methods of assessment are determined by specific course instructors teaching seminars in selected areas.