Preparation of Diploma Paper

studia pierwszego stopnia

English in Public Communication

semestr 6

studia stacjonarne

profil akademicki

Lektura monograficzna

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties

total number of ECTS points: 7

2 ECTS = 60 hrs consultations

5 ECTS = 150 hrs self study, preparation of BA diploma paper

Course description:

The Preparation of diploma paper is dedicated to student's BA diploma paper preparation, development and finalisation under the supervision of a designated academic in the field of linguistics.

Course objectives:

The ultimate aim for students is to complete their diploma papers following proper formal and stylistic principles and approach their defence

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Course content

1. Writing the theoretical chapters of the diploma paper

2. Writing the empirical chapters of the diploma paper

3. Revising the diploma paper following formal and stylistic principles.

4. Finilising the diploma paper.

5. Preparation for the diploma paper defence.

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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:

self-study format, writing, revising, editing, individual work supported by the supervisor

Reading list

Diploma paper useful information: http://wfil.uni.opole.pl/diploma-paper/

Procedura dyplomowania UO: http://wfil.uni.opole.pl/procedurydyplomowania

selected relevant monographs, readers, journal articles, online materials within the scope of the seminar

Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019:

Knowledge

Students know and understand:

1. the place and significance of the communication studies among humanities and their analytical and methodological tools (k_W01/ P6S_WG)

2. the role of English as a cognitive means and a tool used for public communication including BA diploma paper dissemination (k_W03/ P6S_WG)

3. main methods of analysis and interpretation of public communication tools, including cultural conditions of English speaking countries (k_W04/P6S_WG)

4. complex nature of linguistic phenomena, their evolution and multiple functions in public communication (k_W05/P6S_WG)

5. ethical and linguistic considerations of their professional activity resulting from public communication in media and business (k_W08/ P6S_WK)

Skills

Students can

6. use the terminology and take theoretical standpoints in reference to theoretical models derived from research in communication, media and language studies (k_U01/P6S_UW)

7. recognize different types of texts in order to perform their critical analysis and assess their relevance and impact in public communication (k_U02/P6S_UW)

8. use arguments and formulate logical conclusions based on studies of other authors (k_U03/P6S_UW)

9. formulate research problems and use appropriate tools and methods to analyse and discuss them with other specialists in the field of public communication under the guidance of the supervisor (k_U06/P6S_UK)

10. explore and critically analyse information from various sources, institutions and media (k_U07/P6S_UO)

Social competences:

Students are ready to

11. manage time and prioritize the implementation of various tasks related to studying (k_K01/P6S_KK)

12. comply with the rules of professional ethics and develop their language skills in the English language in the process of lifelong learning (k_K05/P6S_KR)

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes

A completed BA paper submitted for its defence - 100% of the final grade (outcomes: 1-12)