Course: Dissertation Thesis 2

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Course title Dissertation Thesis 2
Course code KAR/DD2D
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 25
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Havel René, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Pacák Štěpán, prof. PhDr. CSc., DSc.
Course content
The thesis topics are determined by Department's Postgraduate Studies Committee at the beginning of study. Supervisor will give students detailed instructions on how to approach the topic theoretically and methodologically and on the schedule of their work. First part of the preparation is devoted to reading of relevant existing literature and selection of appropriate methods. Students regularly consult their supervisor, and eventually also other students during a seminar held for this purpose. Second phase of the project consists in particular research activities, consultations with the supervisor, elaboration, editing and following completion of the project. The general requirements on the contents are determined by Study rules of the University of West Bohemia, the supervisor determines the specific ones.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • E-learning (given by an e-learning course) - 650 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
No particular prerequisites specified.
Students have a grasp of archaeological theory and methodology (MA level). Students are familiar with approaches and literature relevant to their PhD theses.
Skills
Students understand scientific text in Czech and English and are able to interpret and critically assess its content. Students know how to utilize electronic information resources. Students are capable of working systematically and independently.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students have deep knowledge in regard to the topics of PhD theses.
Skills
Students are to show the ability to write a paper and to work critically with sources.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Self-study of literature
Individual study
One-to-One tutorial
assessment methods
Project
Skills
Project
Recommended literature
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