Course code

EKK7406.HT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Magistriseminar

Course title in English

Master´s Seminar

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

Piret Viires (language of instruction:English)

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

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

Course aims

To prepare students for independent research and writing Master’s thesis. To support the process of writing of the Master’s thesis till its successful defence. To offer the prerequisites for the successful formulation of research question. To offer the opportunity for the acquisition of skills for argumentation and for the oral and written presentation of research results.

Brief description of the course

During the course, students will become familiar with the key information resources essential for writing a Master’s thesis. They will learn how to plan the research process, formulate coherent research questions, and structure their work effectively. As part of the course, students will develop an outline of their thesis and will write selected chapters. Seminars will provide a forum for the discussion of these draft chapters, as well as theoretical texts relevant to each student's research project. The course will also introduce the principles of academic writing and the conventions of scholarly style. In preparation for the final stage of their studies, the defence process will be introduced.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- is familiar with the information resources necessary for writing a master’s thesis and uses them purposefully;
- is able to plan and conduct research by formulating research questions and defining objectives and problems;
- is familiar with the principles of academic writing, the formatting requirements of the master’s thesis, and the defense process, and prepares for it consciously;
- is able to apply acquired knowledge and skills sustainably and strategically, demonstrating creativity, initiative, and responsibility in writing and developing the chapters of the master’s thesis;
- participates in scientific discussion, presents and defends their positions logically, and applies leadership and teamwork skills;
- analyses and evaluates critically both own and fellow students’ thesis work, supporting the learning of others through constructive feedback.

Teacher

Piret Viires

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