552.190 (19S) BA Thesis Writing

Sommersemester 2019

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First course session
13.03.2019 08:00 - 10:00 N.0.45 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german BA Thesis Writing
Type Course (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 6 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 13.03.2019
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

[COURSE PREREQUISITE: a passing grade in Professional Writing Skills (BA)); check your curriculum and any curriculum updates to be sure.]

Students will have the opportunity to

  • learn about how to find an appropriate BA thesis topic;
  • conduct preliminary research to narrow the topic's focus;
  • write clear research questions; and 
  • conduct in-depth research for their topic. 

Students will also have the opportunity to learn about others aspects of the writing process, including using academic vocabulary, avoiding bias, and improving English grammar.  Students will gain extensive knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style guide and how to consult it in order to improve their writing.

Students are expected to be able to 

  • write formal, academic essays in English;
  • conduct basic research on an academic topic;
  • use a wide range of academic vocabulary and grammatical structures effectively; and 
  • use the CMOS for basic citation and referencing.

Course content

Students will do the following in this course:

  • brainstorm appropriate topics for a BA thesis;
  • write research questions to address these topics;
  • conduct research to narrow/broaden research focus;
  • analyze other BA theses for form, content, and methodology;
  • analyze thesis abstracts and write their own;
  • conduct extensive research for a BA thesis; and
  • write a annotated bibliography according to the Chicago Manual of Style.

Students are not expected to complete their thesis for a grade in this course. For students who will not be writing their thesis in this term, the above content objectives will be applied to a (pro)seminar paper or some other writing assignment in consultation with the course instructor.

Literature

All materials will be provided either online via Moodle or brought to class.

Examination information

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.

Examination methodology

Assessment of academic written and oral texts/performances in English

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Students will be graded based on

  1. one or more presentations on their thesis topic as well as any academic content decided upon in consultation with the instructor;
  2. a portfolio which reflects their written work collected over the course of the semester; and
  3. their completion of in-class activities and participation in discussions.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: 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
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W) (Compulsory subject)
      • 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 2023
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Wintersemester 2022/23
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Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
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Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)