Learning outcomes

To plan the research questions and process.

Contents

To write and present research outline, and theoretical/methodological orientations; to discuss papers written by other students.

Teaching methods

4 joint seminar meetings (1 in UTA, 2 in TLU), individual supervision and discussions with the professors in charge.
1.seminar meeting
-in the beginning of the programme via videoconference
-students and staff introduce themselves
-general instructions are given about thesis writing
-specific instructions on how to make a research plan are given
2.seminar meeting
-face-to-face meeting in UTA or in TLU where students present their research plans
-introductory lecture on theory + reading list
3.seminar meeting
-face-to-face meeting in UTA or TLU where students present the theory section of their thesis
-introductory lecture on research methods + reading list
4.seminar meeting
-face-to-face meeting in UTA or TLU where students present the methods section of their thesis

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
1-5 or pass/fail.

Recommended year of study

Autumn 2008 – autumn 2009, schedule to be confirmed.

Study materials

To be confirmed.

Belongs to following study modules