ZURd0008 Dissertation project defense

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. David Šmahel, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. David Šmahel, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Bc. Pavlína Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ZURd0006 Data analysis II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The defense of the dissertation project has the form of a public lecture with the participation of at least 3 members of the Doctoral Board. The student will present a detailed dissertation project, which should demonstrate that their work is aiming for the successful completion of the dissertation. The student should present the theoretical background of the project and describe in detail their research objectives, including the justification of research objectives within the theoretical background. The student will also present the (planned) methods used to achieve the research objectives. If the student already has certain results, they may present preliminary results, but this is not a prerequisite. The lecture is followed by a critical debate in which the student must defend the project, including the selected research objectives and the design of the methods used.
Learning outcomes
The course develops learning outcomes No.1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Syllabus
  • The student is expected to complete this course by the end of the 4th semester. To complete the course, the student will present a detailed doctoral project at a public seminar. The committee consists of at least 3 members of the Doctoral Board. The Commission shall vote on whether the presented project complies with standards of the media and journalism doctoral degree program.
Teaching methods
Seminar
Assessment methods
final exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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