IREb1500 Diploma seminar I.

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2024
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)
!SEMESTR(1) && !SEMESTR(2) && ! IRE115 Diploma seminar I. && !NOW( IRE115 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 the course is to prepare a viable proposal of the final thesis. For credit eligibility the diploma thesis must contain the final version of the research question and core structure. Credits will be awarded for the submission of research draft including a literature review, methodology, data gathering methods, and other relevant chapters representing at least 30% of the final text (30% 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
  • Ian Johnston. 2000. Essays and Arguments: A Handbook on Writing Argumentative and Interpretative Essays. VIU.
  • Recommended literature: Knopf J.W. 2006. Doing a Literature Review. PS: Political Science and Politics 39(1): 127-132.
  • Eóin Young a Lisa Quinn. 2002. Writing Effective Public Policy Papers. A Guide for Policy Advisers in Central and Eastern Europe. Open Society Institute.
Teaching methods
The student participates in individual consultations with the supervisor in all stages of thesis preparation, writing, and completion.
Assessment methods
Credits will be awarded for the submission of research draft including a literature review, methodology, data gathering methods, and other relevant chapters representing at least 30% of the final text (of final 8,500-10,000 words)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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