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BA Seminar Linguistics 1

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Course ID:	3301-SEM-LIC-J-1
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	BA Seminar Linguistics 1
Name in Polish:	Seminarium licencjackie językoznawstwo 1
Organizational unit:	Institute of English Studies
Course groups:	(in Polish) Obowiązkowe zajęcia dla trzeciego roku studiów pierwszego stopnia
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	5.00 Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load.
Language:	English
Type of course:	B.Sc. seminars
Short description:	The BA diploma seminar covers the areas of theoretical or applied linguistics. Its goal is to prepare students for writing a diploma project in accordance with formal and methodological requirements. The specific content may be altered from year to year, depending on the topics of diploma theses. The first semester of the seminar focuses on general matters related to the BA thesis, including the layout and content, research methods, and literature review.
Full description:	The BA diploma seminar covers the areas of theoretical or applied linguistics, including translation studies. Its goal is to prepare students for completing a diploma project on the topic of their interest in accordance with formal and methodological requirements. During the first semester, students will learn about the layout and content of the thesis, research methods, and literature review. A range of topics in the selected areas of linguistics will be discussed. Students will also learn rules for writing and structuring academic works, including using the appropriate citation and reference style. An important element of the seminar is to raise awareness of intellectual property and copyright laws and their application in writing academic works.
Bibliography:	The reading list is specified in individual seminars offered in a given teaching cycle.
Learning outcomes:	Knowledge Students will be able to: - KW_02 discuss key terminology, well established methods and theories of theoretical/applied linguistics in areas relevant to the topics of the seminar - KW_05 list and discuss the characteristics of English grammar, syntax, phonology, phonetics, morphology and pragmatics on an advanced level in areas relevant to the topics of the seminar - KW_07 explain principles of designing linguistic studies, with special focus on selecting appropriate methods and tools in formulating research questions and testing research hypotheses in areas relevant to the topic of the seminar - KW_11 recall notions and principles pertaining to intellectual property and copyright law - KW_12 characterize economic, legal and other factors relevant for various kinds of professional activities related to the study programme Abilities Students will be able to: - KU_01 employ the terminology and methodological tools from linguistics in areas relevant to the topics of the seminar - KU_02 employ the methodology of linguistics within English studies, respecting the ethical norms and copyright law - KU_03 analyze linguistic phenomena in areas relevant to the topics of the seminar and draw generalizations on their basis with respect to the social, historical and economic context - KU_04 implement knowledge to describe a problem and identify means to solve it in areas relevant to the topics of the seminar, thereby completing a project in linguistics - KU_05 collect information from various sources, critically assess a source and usefulness of information; analyse and draw generalizations on the basis of information so obtained with respect to issues pertaining to the topics of the seminar - KU_07 employ modern technology for the sake of obtaining information and using various communication channels and techniques - KU_08 plan and organise working alone and in a team to attain goals pertaining to the research project connected with the BA thesis - KU_09 present knowledge and communicate in a cohesive, precise and linguistically correct manner in the English language at level C1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, in particular with respect to the research project connected with the BA thesis - KU_11 design one’s own development, in particular with respect to the research project connected with the BA thesis Social competences Students will be ready to: - KK_03 value responsibility for one’s own work and respect the work of others, adhering to the professional and ethical norms in various projects and other activities undertaken at work, voluntary services, etc. Education at language level B2+.
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	- attendance: 3 absences allowed - participation in discussions - presentations - an outline of the BA thesis and a bibliography

Classes in period "Winter semester 2024/25" (future)

Time span:	2024-10-01 - 2025-01-26	Selected timetable range: weekly course term Navigate to timetable MO SEM-LIC TU W TH SEM-LIC FR SEM-LIC SEM-LIC
Type of class:	First cycle diploma seminar, 30 hours more information
Coordinators:	(unknown)
Group instructors:	Wojciech Kasprzak, Agata Klimczak-Pawlak, Paweł Kornacki, Dariusz Zembrzuski
Students list:	(inaccessible to you)
Examination:	Course - Pass/fail First cycle diploma seminar - Pass/fail
Notes:	Online consultations are allowed.

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