Course: Scientific Work Methodology

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Course title Scientific Work Methodology
Course code KRI/MVPN
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, Italian
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zeidlerová Alena
  • Nakládalová Iveta, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Špička Jiří, prof. 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)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the students to research methodology and its formal requirements.
The student is introduced to methodology of research papers and formal requirements of academic texts. They learn how to look for information, work with sources and cite them.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Participation in class, studying the recommended materials, written seminar work, preparation for the credit examination.
Recommended literature
  • Casadei, A., Santagata M. (2007). Manuale di letteratura italiana medievale e moderna. Laterza, Roma-Bari.
  • ECO, U. (1997). Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Olomouc.
  • G. Zaccaria, C. Benussi. (2002). Per studiare la letteratura italiana. Bruno Mondadori, Milano.
  • Giovannetti, P. (2001). La letteratura italiana moderna e contemporanea, guida allo studio. Carocci, Roma.


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 Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Language and Culture (2020) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Philology (2020) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -