Theoretical Concepts and Practical Applications
Study Board of Political Science, Journalism, Sociology, and European Studies
Teaching language: English
EKA: B300012412, B300012402
Censorship: Second examiner: None
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Soenderborg
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Bachelor
Course ID: B300012401
ECTS value: 15
Date of Approval: 13-03-2018
Duration: 1 semester
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Aim and purpose
The purpose of the seminar is to give the student an opportunity to test and develop his or her competences within one or more key disciplines within European Studies. At the same time, it is the aim that the student through the work on the seminar report trains the skills that are important for writing an academic report and thereby develop his or her competences in this area.
Content
The objective of the seminar is to develop the theoretical skills of the student. During the course, the participants must prepare a seminar report based on a theoretical and practical problem related to a firm or institutional internship.
The Academic Study Board offers a number of topics within each of the disciplines in European Studies. It is also possible for the student to come up with a proposal of a topic. The topic can be the type that entails carrying out a literature review and / or an empirical study based on study of scientific literature. Based on the chosen topic, the specific content and methodology is decided by the student in cooperation with the supervisor.
The Academic Study Board offers a number of topics within each of the disciplines in European Studies. It is also possible for the student to come up with a proposal of a topic. The topic can be the type that entails carrying out a literature review and / or an empirical study based on study of scientific literature. Based on the chosen topic, the specific content and methodology is decided by the student in cooperation with the supervisor.
Learning goals
Student, in a seminar report should be able to:
- Argue for the relevance of, clarify and structure a problem that lies within one or more disciplines in European Studies.
- Independently identify and select a theoretical basis which either expands the knowledge acquired earlier in the study programme or is applied to solve a practice related problem.
- Describe, explain and analyze key elements of the selected theory and relate these to each other as well as to the specific problem.
- Explain and argue for the method used for the collection and analysis of material - be it literature and / or empirical data.
- Conclude and put the results into perspective based on the above, including a discussion of theoretical and practical implications.
- Prepare a written report which in the form and content appears structured, balanced and meaningful to the reader.
Literature
No compulsory assignments, but the seminar must be based on relevant and updated literature beyond the compulsory curriculum in the programme. The literature must be approved by the supervisor.
Teaching Method
No scheduled classes. There is, however, 6 hours set aside for supervision of each student.
Tutoring and guidance is provided means of personal and/or distance communication.
Workload
The total workload of the course is 1/2 of a semester workload (1640 hours /4 = approx 405 hours). The entire workload is dedicated to the work connected to writing the report.
Examination regulations
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Ordinary: The report must be handed in no later than Tuesday in week 3 at 12:00 (noon).
Reexam: The report must be handed in Tuesday week 8 at 12:00 (noon).
Registration for the course is automatically a registration for the ordinary examination of the course. Cancellation is not possible. If the student does not participate in the examination, the student will use an examination attempt.
The university may grant an exemption from the rules in case of special circumstances.
Please note that the type and form of the re-examination may differ from that of the ordinary examination.
Tests
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Additional information
The course is only available for students of BSc European Studies doing an internship in the 5th semester.
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B300012412
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Project report
Censorship
Second examiner: None
Grading
7-point grading scale
Language
English
Duration
Ongoing throughout the term.
Length
25 standard pages excluding table of contents, possible summary and appendices.
Assignment handover
Not applicable.
Assignment handin
Through SDU assignment in the course page in Blackboard.
ECTS value
15
Additional information
About the report:
Duration: Ongoing throughout the term.
Deadline for submission: see under time of examination
Location: Home assignment
Internet Access: Required.
Hand out of assignment: Not applicable.
Hand in: Through SDU assignment in the course page in Blackboard.
Extent: 25 standard pages excluding table of contents, possible summary and appendices.
EKA
B300012402
External comment
NOTE - This course is identical with the former course Theoretical Concepts and Practical Applications, Id 8550501.
Used examination attempts in the former identical course will be transferred.
Courses that are identical with former courses that are passed according to applied rules cannot be retaken.
The student is automatically registered for the first examination attempt when the student is registered for a course or course element with which one or more examinations are associated. Withdrawal of registration is not possible, and students who fail to participate in an examination have used one examination attempt, unless the University has made an exemption due to special circumstances.
If a student does not meet the established university prerequisites for taking the exam, he or she has used one examination attempt, unless the University has made an exemption due to special circumstances.
NOTE - The course is only available for students of BSc European Studies doing an internship in the 5th semester, see this course description.
Courses offered
| Offer period | Offer type | Profile | Education | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | Mandatory | BSc European Studies (as of 2014) - for Business Track | BSc European Studies | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in European Studies | Soenderborg | |
| Fall 2018 | Mandatory | BSc European Studies (as of 2014) - for Culture and Politics Track | BSc European Studies | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in European Studies | Soenderborg |