EKIA6000 BA Thesis and BA Thesis Seminar (10 op)

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Opinnon taso:
Aineopinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Kuvaus

Content

Writing a BA thesis supported by the seminar work. In the seminar and the thesis, students will familiarise themselves with ethical research principles, as well as develop their critical and analytical thinking, information management skills, ability to take responsibility and make decisions, self-management and problem solving skills, and ability to give, receive and ask for constructive feedback.

Completion methods

Contact teaching (seminars) and independent work

Assessment details

Active participation in the seminar (min. 80% attendance) and BA thesis.

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course students will be able to conduct a small-scale study and participate in scientific discussion. They will also be able to

  • plan and carry out the different phases of the research and writing process according to deadlines
  • choose and narrow down a research topic on the basis of earlier literature and write a research proposal
  • search for information in the key sources related to the research topic and critically evaluate source materials
  • recognise the most important ethical research questions in their own and other students’ theses
  • apply chosen research methods to answer research questions
  • write a research report following scientific conventions
  • report on the progress of their research, explain the choices they have made, and assess the validity, reliability and significance of their research results
  • critically evaluate and support other students’ work and participate in scientific discussions

Esitietojen kuvaus

Basic Studies and most of Intermediate Studies courses should be completed. In additon:
  • KLSA124/KOPA1000 Johdatusta kielen oppimiseen ja opettamisen tutkimukseen OR KLSA324/MONA1000 Johdatus diskurssintutkimukseen
  • at least one optional course in area of specialization
  • KLSA1000 Tutkimuksen teon perusteet must be completed during the same academic year as the BA Thesis seminar.

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Kuvaus:
Please enroll in the thesis seminar and BA thesis both. The full 10 study credits will be registered only after both parts have been completed.
Arviointiperusteet:
Active participation in the seminar (min. 80% attendance) and BA thesis.
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Suoritustapojen osat
x

BA thesis seminar (3 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Arviointiperusteet:
Active participation in the seminar
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Työskentelytavat:

Active participation in the seminar (min. 80% attendance) 

Opetus

x

BA thesis (7 op)

Tyyppi:
Itsenäinen työskentely
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Arviointiperusteet:
BA thesis
Suorituskieli:
englanti

Opetus