Advanced Literature in a Chosen Area (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

1. Getting familiar with the chosen topic
2. Searching for relevant literature
3. Evaluating and choosing the articles/books/other references
4. Reading and identifying the meaningful contents and gaps
5. Writing the essay with reflections of the chosen sources (and practice)
6. Delivering the essay.

This study unit is independent work (no lectures or contact days). and it is possible to be started in any other month, except July.

Tavoitteet

After completing the course, the student is able to
· Write an essay article, in the form of the thesis report, which has been approved
· Discuss the theoretical issues combined to practical knowledge and competence in a chosen area

Sisältö

Writing an essay article (25-30 page), using the official reference techniques

The topic and learning objectives will be defined individually on the topic of the subject area the student is investigating

Searching and critically choosing the references, at least five sources, included some scientific studies and articles

Oppimateriaalit

The students search the readings themselves based on the chosen theme/topic in cooperation with the teacher.

Opetusmenetelmät

Critical thinking, analytical skills, and creativity are combined through dialogue between different authors of literature and especially in the conclusions, the student's own thinking and experience.

Kansainvälisyys

Innovation pedagogy is applied by critical thinking, development and innovation approaches. This study unit is coaching the student to the thesis process.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1. Choosing the topic
2. Searching for relevant literature
3. Evaluating and choosing the articles/books/other references
4. Reading and identifying the meaningful contents and gaps
5. Writing the essay with reflections of the chosen sources (and practice)
6. Delivering the essay.

Ca 135 hours.

Lisätiedot

The essay should be written to the thesis template. The length of the text is all together 25-30 pp. (including the cover, contents, reference list, as well as possible attachments).