Dissertation in Trends in English and North-American Studies
Objectives
Students will be able to: −Analyse and critically interpret the theoretical framework on the topic to be studied so as to establish the state of the art; −Formulate a relevant research question so that, through scientifically validated methodologies, the degree of knowledge on the topic to be studied can be improved; −Collect, analyse and process the data; −Write a dissertation in trends in English and North-American Studies according to the established canonical norms of the scientific area; −Prepare the public discussion of the research results and the presentation of their relevance to the clarification of the issues studied.
General characterization
Code
02107586
Credits
55.0
Responsible teacher
Available soon
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 1540
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Bibliografia específica adequada à dissertação de cada estudante.
Teaching method
Teaching methodologies assume essentially the nature of tutoring, supervision and organisation, as well as the management of analysis and reflection. Students will be guided by a professor of the study cycle, an expert on the area, who will be responsible for accompanying the dissertation. There will be regular meetings between the student and the dissertation supervisor until the final work is handed over; participation in scientific events; good use of on line databases and libraries; definition of a working timetable and a research plan; definition of deadlines.
Evaluation method
Método de Avaliação - The final dissertation will be evaluated during a public viva before a jury, according to the MA course regulations.(100%)
Subject matter
Students will develop their individual work plan negotiated with the supervisor so as to develop the dissertation within a reflective and critical perspective. Students will carry on advanced research on their subject matter, and the specific analytical perspectives and bibliography will be given within the individual tutorial sessions.
Programs
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