552.190 (19S) BA Thesis Writing
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
Time and place
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
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
- one or more presentations on their thesis topic as well as any academic content decided upon in consultation with the instructor;
- a portfolio which reflects their written work collected over the course of the semester; and
- their completion of in-class activities and participation in discussions.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Aufbaustudium Language
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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
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2.9 BA Thesis Writing (
0.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Module: Aufbaustudium Language
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Integrated Language Skills (
0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.190 BA Thesis Writing (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Integrated Language Skills (
0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W)
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Sommersemester 2024
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2023/24
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2022/23
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2022
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2021/22
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2021
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2020
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2018/19
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2017/18
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2017
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2016/17
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2016
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2015/16
- 552.190 KS BA Thesis Writing (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)