Advanced literature (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 can:
• evaluate suitable materials and literature to develop his/her area
• find relevant information from the materials
• separate important information from the materials
• make his/her own opinion by reflecting on the materials.

Sisältö

The objective of this course is to deepen both theoretical and practical knowledge and competence in a chosen area. The topic and detailed learning objectives will be defined with the teacher.

The topic and learning objectives will be defined individually with the teacher.

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.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

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Kansainvälisyys

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1. Choosing the topic
2. Searching for relevant literature
3. Evaluating and choosing the academic articles/books
4. Reading and identifying the meaningful contents and gaps
5. Writing the literature review, defining the key concepts with reflections of the chosen sources (and practice)
6. Delivering the paper.

Ca 135 hours.

Lisätiedot

If Sirpa Hänti is the teacher: Email is the preferred communication channel if the student has questions: sirpa.hanti@turkuamk.fi