Thesis Seminar

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
311TS	credit	2	14 hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 40 to 50 hours of self-study	English	summer

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Nicholas David HUDAC

This seminar is meant to help the students understand all requirements toward completion of the master’s degree thesis, and to know how to structure the work's content. At each session, students will be asked to pitch possible topics for theses, to brainstorm on topics and discuss possible development of these topics together. In addition, classes will focus on particular aspects of thesis development and methodology (examples of common types of theses, such as monographs, comparative analysis, case studies of a particular cinematic subject, exploration of a technology, problem/solution format…). Regular assignments are made to keep students exploring their topic and a detailed outline of the thesis is expected by the end of the course.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course students will:

Understand basic requirements for completion of master’s degree thesis at FAMU.
Understand methodologies for thesis research and development.
Determine topic for thesis and approach to its development.
Begin research on chosen topic.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Experience with writing academic papers; excellent knowledge of academic English.

Literature

Previous successfully defended theses written by students from the department.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active attendance and the completion of all assignments (report on consulting professors, report on theses read, possible topics) on time. The subject is credited (pass assessment) when detailed outline is submitted at end of semester. Student must have 70 % attendance.

Note

Schedule for winter semester 2023/2024:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon	room 207 Room No. 2 (Lažanský palác) HUDAC N. 13:10–14:45 (lecture parallel1) once in 2 weeks
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Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	13:10–14:45	Nicholas David HUDAC	Room No. 2 Lažanský palác	once in 2 weeks	lecture parallel1

The subject is a part of the following study plans

Cinema and Digital Media - Directing_1920 (Required subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)
Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (Required subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)