Course: Methodology of Bachelor Thesis 2

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Course title Methodology of Bachelor Thesis 2
Course code KDU/MTOP2
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 10
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zach Ondřej, Mgr.
  • Ptáček Luboš, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Rufer Bílá Anna, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hanáčková Andrea, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hudac Nicholas David, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jirsa Tomáš, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bojda Tomáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Sýkora Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bilík Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Černík Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kubartová Eliška, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pavlišová Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kubina Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Feikusová Klára, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kaplánková Barbora, Mgr.
  • Hain Milan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Individual or group consultations about methodology of thesis, recommended literature or stylistic issues. 1. Development of the analytical part of the thesis (application of the methodology on the chosen material, student should pay attention especially to the quotation ethics) 2. Formulating the conclusion 3. Precise work with sources and used literature 4. Work on attachments (pictures, original materials and texts, interviews etc.) 5. Final control of all the obligatory formal aspects for each thesis on the Palacký University and the visual aspect 6. Handing out the thesis It is recommended to have the short consultation with the mentor of the thesis.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Semestral Work - 250 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Aim of seminar is to systematically lead students to work on Bachelor thesis.
Students will learn the basic principles of organization and implementation of research. The learner is oriented in the parameters of possible methodologies, knows the prerequisites of a responsible research process such as verification of sources, careful research work, citation ethics, etc. The learner is able to choose adequate methodological applications in relation to the chosen objectives, independently evaluate sources and is able to lay out the overall structure of a more complex professional output.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite for attendance: KDU/MTOP1.
KDU/MTOP1

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Students discuss requirements with mentor of thesis.
Recommended literature
  • Citační normy ČSN ISO 690 a ČSN ISO 690-2.
  • Eco, U., & Seidl, I. Jak napsat diplomovou práci.


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): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Television and Radio Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Television and Radio Studies (2024) Category: Theory and history of arts 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer