IREb1501 Diploma seminar II.

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martin Chovančík, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! IRE116 Diploma seminar II. && !NOW( IRE116 Diploma seminar II. ) && ( IRE115 Diploma seminar I. || IREb1500 Diploma seminar I. )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to complete the final thesis. Credits are awarded for the submission of a text representing 80% of the final thesis required scope and including all required sections of a thesis (including contents, bibliography, and footnotes) while already having answered the main research question. After submission the students will receive final feedback from their supervisor and will proceed to adjust the thesis for final submission. (80% of 8,500-10,000 words)
Learning outcomes
The student is able to conduct assisted research under the guidance of their supervisor in their chosen field of study. Independently specify and solve complex problems of IR using an appropriate formal, theoretical, conceptual, and methodologic apparatus. Apply selected output formats in the realm of international relations in expert activities both in public and corporate spheres.
Syllabus
  • The course has the form of individual consultations with the supervisor in all stages of thesis completion.
Literature
  • Recommended literature: Murray, R. (eds.). How to write a thesis. 3rd ed. Maidenhead, England: McGraw Hill, 2011, 325. ISBN 9780335244294
  • Eóin Young a Lisa Quinn. 2002. Writing Effective Public Policy Papers. A Guide for Policy Advisers in Central and Eastern Europe. Open Society Institute.
  • Recommended literature: Knopf J.W. 2006. Doing a Literature Review. PS: Political Science and Politics 39(1): 127-132.
  • Ian Johnston. 2000. Essays and Arguments: A Handbook on Writing Argumentative and Interpretative Essays. VIU.
Teaching methods
The student participates in individual consultations with the supervisor in all stages of thesis preparation, writing, and completion.
Assessment methods
Credits are awarded for the submission of a text representing 80% of the final thesis required scope (8,500-10,000 words) and including all required sections of a thesis (including contents, bibliography, and footnotes) while already having answered the main research question.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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