Course: Scientific Work Methodology

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Course title Scientific Work Methodology
Course code KRI/MVP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, Italian
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Špička Jiří, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Nakládalová Iveta, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Marini Alessandro, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The KRI / MVP course leads students to two practical outputs: a) acquire basic skills for the elaboration of scientific texts; b) acquire a methodology of scientific research strategies and opportunities. The first lessons of the course focus on working with vocabulary and on the rules of punctuation, spelling and also on compositional strategies of written text. In addition, attention is paid to the strategy of reading and selecting information from professional texts, elaboration of bibliography and notes. In the last lessons, practical activities of drafting and reviewing specialized texts will take place, with particular attention to formal and editorial issues. All used texts will be available in moodle. The course ends with a short written work verifying knowledge and skills based on the content of the course.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Homework for Teaching - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the methodology of scientific work and with formal requirements of a scientific text. A significant part of the course will be dedicated to the problem of finding information and to the work with the resources and to the rules of citation.
Students get acquainted with the methodology of scientific work and with formal requirements of a scientific text. They will learn to find out information and work with sources and to cite them.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Participation in seminars, reading specified literary and scientific texts, passing the exam.
Recommended literature
  • Bonacchi Gazzarrini, G. (1984). Introduzione critico-bibliografica alla letteratura italiana antica e moderna. Giuntina, Firenze.
  • Casadei, A., Santagata M. (2007). Manuale di letteratura italiana medievale e moderna. Laterza, Roma-Bari.
  • Ferroni, G. (1992). Profilo storico della letteratura italiana. Einaudi. Torino.
  • G. Benedetti. (1971). Il romanzo del Novecento. Garzanti, Milano.
  • Giovannetti, P. (2001). La letteratura italiana moderna e contemporanea, guida allo studio. Carocci, Roma.
  • Guglielmi, G. (1998). La prosa italiana del novecento II. Einaudi, Torino.
  • Marchi, M. (1998). Vita scritta di Italo Svevo. Firenze: Le Lettere.
  • Parisi, G. (1988). Questionario di letteratura italiana moderna e contemporanea, Autori e correnti, profili - schede critiche ? sintesi. Bari, Ladisa.
  • Petronio, G. (1994). Racconto del Novecento letterario in Italia. Laterza, Roma-Bari.
  • V. De Caprio, S. Giovanardi. (1994). I testi della letteratura italiana, Vol. 4. Einaudi, Torino.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Language and Culture (2021_2024) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Philology (2016) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -