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Course: Diploma Seminar

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Course title Diploma Seminar
Course code KPO/PDS
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
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)
  • Filipec Ondřej, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The content of the Thesis seminar is related to writing a thesis. There are several lectures at the beginning of the course which deepen the knowledge of writing scientific papers and methodogy, but the core of the course consists of regular consultations of student with her supervisor. Completion of the course is conditioned on the submission of formulaire with detailed outline of the thesis, with research Framework including methodogy and confirmation of cooperation with the supervisor.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to prepare students for the completing of the thesis and its successful defence. Part of the course is one introductory lecture focused on formal standards of a written scientific text. The proper process of thesis writing will be based on individual consultations between the student and his/her advisor.
Students who have completed this course will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the features of law.
Prerequisites
The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

It is essential that those students who would like to get the credit must have attendance at these seminars, they have to complete the tasks assigned by the seminar leader and they must be successful at the written test.
Recommended literature
  • BELL, Judith and WATERS, Stephen. (2018). Doing Your Research Project. A Guide for First-time Researchers.
  • Booth W.C., Colomb G.G., Williams J.M. The craft of research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing). Chicago. 2016.
  • Dorothy E. Zemach and Lisa A. Rumisek. Academic Writing. From Paragraph to Essay (Oxford: Macmillan, 2003)..
  • Finch, E., Fafinski, S. (2015). LEGAL SKILLS.
  • Gavora, P. (2010). Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. 2. rozš. vyd.. Brno.
  • Hendl, J.& Remr , J. (2017). Metody výzkumu a evaluace. Praha.
  • Kapounová, J., Kapoun, P. (2017). Bakalářská a diplomová práce. Od zadání po obhajobu.. Praha.
  • Machalová, T., Kříž, R., & kol. (2018). Akademické psaní pro právníky. Aleš Čeněk.
  • MURRAY, R. (2017). How to Write a Thesis. McGraw.
  • Puntch, K. F. (2009) Introduction to Research Methods in Education. London: Sage..
  • Szotkowská Lacková, Eva. (2019). Bakalářská a diplomová práce je hra. Písek.
  • Šanderová, J. (2005). Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách: několik zásad pro začátečníky.. Praha.
  • Turabian, K. L., Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2013). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers. Chicago, Ill.
  • YIN, R. K. (2009). Case Study Research. Design and Methods.. London.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): European Law and EU Policies (EPAPEU2022) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 06.09.2026 23:53. Data created for academic year 2026/2027