B.A. seminar

B.Sc. seminars

Completion of the proseminar in semester III and IV

Knowledge gained during the proseminar in semester III and IV

Classroom

The seminar prepares the student to write a bachelor's thesis of the first degree of studies (bachelor's degree), meeting the requirements for scientific papers and the BA exam.

The seminar prepares the student to write a bachelor's thesis of the first degree of studies (bachelor's degree), meeting the requirements for scientific papers and the BA exam. Participants are required to actively participate, including preparing papers on selected topics in the field of literature or history, or religion and philosophy, or aesthetics and art, or Japanese linguistics. During the course, the student should demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze materials, use research apparatus, present the state of research in the field, and the ability to synthesize. In the last stage of work, the student writes a bachelor thesis and presents its fragments at the seminar.

Methodological literature in the field of historiography, Japanese studies and specialized literature selected depending on the topic of the thesis.

KNOWLEDGE

- the place and importance of Japanese Studies in the humanities and their specificity in relation to the subject and methodology K_W01

- demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life in Japan. K_W16

- knows the state of research in chosen aspects pertaining to Japan K_W17

- knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history of Japan K_W18

- knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in Japan. K_W19

- knows and understands the basic terms and rules of copyright and protection of intellectual property. K_W20

Skills

- can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources K_U01

- can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Japan and appropriately place them in their cultural context. K_U06

- can choose and formulate a subject of a BA thesis, select and find sources in Japanese, make references to basic theoretical approaches. K_U020

- has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Japan in Polish and in Japanese languages taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Japan. K_U021

- has the ability of substantive argumentation with the use of other authors’ views. K_U023

- can communicate with specialists in the fields of academic research and in academic disciplines pertinent to the Oriental studies using contemporary IT technology. K_U025

- can acquire knowledge independently and develop research skills following the research supervisor’s instructions. K_U026

Social Competences

- understands the need to learn all one’s life. K_K01

- can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity. K_K04

- acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Japan. K_K08

- is ready to initiate actions in the public interest and to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner K_K10

- credit based on presenting papers and seminar work

- attendance control

- preparation for classes

- active participation during classes

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