AB-2-052 (2) - Seminars (spring)

• 3 (2021-01-01 to 2021-03-21)
• 4 (2021-03-22 to 2021-07-31)

English

Compulsory

First

3

5 cr

After the course the student should:
-be able to specify a problem and an aim for
his/her thesis
-be able to critically choose the right method
and
literature
-be able to structure a theoretical framework
-be able to critically evaluate other students
work
-be able to present his/her work

-The student should be able to write an aim and
problem definition.
-The student can choose the right
methodological
approach.
-The student can individually find sources and
evaluate them.
-The student plans and writes a theoretical
framework.

- Finding the topic and aim of the thesis
project
- Research plan and theoretical part of the
thesis
- Individual planning and writing
- Presentation and feedback in groups

3rd/4th year student, min 105 ECTS (work
placements
are not included) and at least 30 credits in your
major subject have to be accomplished.

THE FIRST SESSION IS MANDATORY. Title hand in
happens in mid-February (exact timeline presented
at the first meeting)

Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. . Business
Research Methods.
London:
Oxford
University Press
AND other relevant material added by the
lecturer

• Lectures - 10 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 10 hours
• Individual studies - 70 hours
• Internet-based studies - 10 hours
• Seminars - 20 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

• Demonstrations and proficiency exams
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

The student should write a draft for his/her
thesis, write a problem definition and give the
aim description. At the end of the course the
student should present a written theory and
present it orally, further the student should
be an opponent to another students work.

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:

Approved title, intro and method writings
Approved seminar report and
presentation (first thesis draft)
Opponent's report
Some points are given for active participation
during meetings in class.

The student has to attend a certain amount of
coaching seminars to pass the course.

Grading
Max points 100
50-59: 1
60-69: 2
70-79: 3
80-89: 4
90-100: 5

• Björk Kaj-Mikael
• Eriksson Niklas
• Fabricius Susanna
• Forsström Mikael
• Halmén Mia
• Henriksson Robert
• Hongell Linn
• Kietz Tove
• Pehrsson Patrik
• Puukko Linda
• Stenius Andreas
• Tigerstedt Christa
• Broth Joacim

Tigerstedt Christa

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (22 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

2020-12-24 to 2021-01-17

• Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
• Date will be announced later - Reports and productions