552.190 (15W) BA Thesis Writing

Wintersemester 2015/16

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02.10.2015 13:00 - 15:00 N.0.43 On Campus
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Lehrende/r
LV-Titel englisch BA Thesis Writing
LV-Art Kurs (prüfungsimmanente LV )
Semesterstunde/n 2.0
ECTS-Anrechnungspunkte 3.0
Anmeldungen 14 (25 max.)
Organisationseinheit
Unterrichtssprache Deutsch
LV-Beginn 09.10.2015

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Inhalt/e

see English description course starts Oct 9

Intendierte Lernergebnisse

Students learn... • how to turn their ideas into a workable project • how to use prewriting strategies to find and narrow down a topic • to understand the difference between a ‘topic’ and a ‘thesis statement/research question’ • how and where to carry out research effectively and independently • how to structure their theses properly and accordingly • how to write a proposal and abstract • to understand the principles of citation and the nature of plagiarism • how to use academic language appropriately • how to talk about their own projects • how to organise and reflect on their own writing process and environment

Lehrmethodik inkl. Einsatz von eLearning-Tools

lecture inputs; workshops

Inhalt/e

This course is aimed at advanced students of English and American Studies (ideally - but not limited to - those who plan to write their BA theses this semester or are already in the process). Participants will be ‘guided’ through the main stages of writing a BA thesis, produce a research proposal and abstract, and work continuously on their own projects.

Themen

  • • Organizing and understanding the writing process
  • • Finding and narrowing down a topic (prewriting strategies)
  • • Developing a thesis statement/research question
  • • Research skills (including reading and note-taking)
  • • Structuring and Formatting
  • • Citation (direct quote, paraphrasing; Chicago Style)
  • • Appropriate use of academic language
  • • Revising and editing
  • • Writing a proposal and abstract

Lehrziel

• to increase students’ motivation and confidence in regard to writing research papers and other texts that are connected to it (proposal, abstract) • to provide students with a space to share and discuss their own ideas as well as their writing habits • to raise students’ awareness of the importance of giving and receiving feedback • to help students avoid ‘writer’s block’ and procrastination by encouraging them to work on their projects continually

Prüfungsinformationen

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe

two short oral presentations; written assignment (final draft of proposal); participation (portfolio)

Beurteilungsschema

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Position im Curriculum

  • Bachelorstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Fach: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language (Pflichtfach)
      • Modul: Aufbaustudium Language
        • 2.9 BA Thesis Writing ( 0.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.190 BA Thesis Writing (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelorstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Fach: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (Pflichtfach)
      • Modul: Sprachliches Aufbaustudium
        • Integrated Language Skills ( 2.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.190 BA Thesis Writing (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelorstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Fach: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W) (Pflichtfach)
      • Integrated Language Skills ( 0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.190 BA Thesis Writing (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)

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Sommersemester 2017
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Wintersemester 2016/17
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Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)