Course: Methological Seminar - Theatre Studies

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Course title Methological Seminar - Theatre Studies
Course code KDU/PROMD
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course is designed for first year bc students. General outline of the course - How to read and write a professional text - How to work with sources - Working with electronic sources - Specialist departments, information sources, journals, current research and publications

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 12 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 37.5 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the procedures of active reading of scholarly literature, especially taking extracts, and with the basic procedures of academic writing. The course will also introduce students to information resources, databases and online catalogues for theatre research.
By completing the course, students will gain the ability to understand a academic text well (recognition of the basic outline, vocabulary), which they can analyse and interpret. They will also acquire the basics of academic written communication (reasons, genres, formal rules), including the rules of academic ethics and the recognition of plagiarism. They will also acquire the basics of information literacy and acquire knowledge of subject-specific databases, gaining the ability to recognize the scope, purpose, and type of information sought.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites. The course is intended for first year students of bachelor studies. It is directly related to Introduction to Theatre Studies (USD) and therefore I recommend enrolling in this course at the same time.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of linguistic, Seminar Work

Students will complete the course by completing and submitting individual and group assignments during the classroom portion of the semester. All assignments must be submitted to successfully complete the course. If you fail to complete an individual assignment on time, you may submit it by the end of the instructional part of the semester, but in double time.
Recommended literature
  • ECO, Umberto. (1997). Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Brno: Votobia.
  • HAYOT, Eric. (2014). The Elements of Style: Writing for the Humanities. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • HENDL, Jan a REMR, Jiří. (2017). Metody výzkumu a evaluace. Praha: Portál.
  • NEUSAR, Aleš. (2016). Malá knížka o odborném psaní. Praktický průvodce pro začínající autory. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, Jadwiga. (2009). Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách. Několik zásad pro začátečníky. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství.


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 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter