Course code

GRA6324.HT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Bakalaureuseseminar

Course title in English

Seminar on Undergraduate Research Papers

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Julia Kuznetski (language of instruction:English)

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The purpose of the course is to prepare students for writing their BA research paper.

Brief description of the course

The goal of this course is to guide students in working on their BA research paper and thesis; to provide an overview of methods and equip the students with the necessary skills essential for research, inc. choosing a method, formulating research questions, employing the relevant methodology, working with sources and structuring the research into a coherent written paper of academic quality. In parallel, the students are working with their supervisors on the particulars of their individual topics. The purpose of the BA seminar is to provide the necessary general research skills and provide feedback on their use.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- will demonstrate an understanding of various research methods, enabling them to critically evaluate and select appropriate methodologies for their BA research paper and thesis;
- knows how to formulate clear, focused and academically relevant research questions;
- is aware of the system of reference.

Teacher

Julia Kuznetski

Prerequisite course 1

Academic Writing (GRA6325.HT)

The course is a prerequisite

Study programmes containing that course

European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/22-t.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/22-o.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/21.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/20.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/19.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/18.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/17.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/16.HT)
European Modern Languages and Cultures (GRENB/00.HT)