Course: Diploma seminar 2

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Course title Diploma seminar 2
Course code KBH/DIPM2
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Marková Eva, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kopečková Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bednaříková Božena, doc. PhDr. Dr.
  • Bláha Ondřej, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Gilk Erik, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hrabal Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hradilová Darina, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kolářová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Komárek Karel, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Komenda Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Línek Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Machala Lubomír, prof. PhDr. CSc.
  • Polách Vladimír, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pořízka Petr, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Svobodová Jindřiška, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vepřek Miroslav, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vrajová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pořízková Lenka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Změlík Richard, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jirsa David, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Organization of work in the subsequent research phase: - schedule for completion of the work; consultation plan; formulation of requirements for the final editing of the thesis. Collection and organization of research material: - control of the corpus or analyzed file; arrangement, classification and archiving of data. Data analysis and analytical chapters: - application of the selected method; evaluation of the results of their interpretation; solving methodological problems; work with partial results; structuring the analytical part; creation of tables, graphs and appendices; formulation of a professional interpretation. Interpretation of results: connection of data with theoretical foundations; interpretation and argumentation; discussion; summary of results; contribution of the work; limits of the research and possibilities of further research. Linguistic and formal aspects of the thesis: - stylistic and terminological accuracy; work with annotation apparatus; control of citation standards. Final editing of the work: - unification of the structure (numbering of chapters); content and formal proofreading; control of bibliographical data. Preparation of the defense, creation of a presentation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The seminar follows on from Diploma Seminar 1 and is focused on the implementation of the diploma project, processing of the obtained data and excerpts, interpretation of the results and creation of individual chapters of the diploma thesis. Students continuously present the results of the research and the status of their work, discuss with the supervisor the progress of the work and the chosen methodology, consult on problems related to research and academic writing. They prepare the final version of the diploma thesis and practice the course and method of its defense.
After completing the course, students: - independently carry out research related to the topic of the diploma thesis; - analyze and interpret the obtained data; - apply the chosen method to specific research material; - create a coherent professional text corresponding to the requirements of the final qualification thesis, master the standard of professional style; - present the results of their research in a professional context and discuss them; - formulate the conclusions of the work and name its limits; - prepare the diploma thesis for submission; - prepare its presentation and defense.
Prerequisites
Students are able to conduct professional research, analyze and interpret data, master the standard of academic writing, and have appropriate presentation skills.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio, Final project

Students continuously: - consult their thesis with their supervisor; - submit completed chapters of their thesis; - present the results of their research.
Recommended literature
  • Čmejrková, S., Daneš, F., Světlá, J. (1999). Jak napsat odborný text. Praha.
  • Eco, U. (1997). Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Olomouc.
  • Eco, U. (1997). Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Olomouc.
  • Filka, J. (2002). Metodika tvorby diplomové práce. Brno.
  • Filka, J. (2002). Metodika tvorby diplomové práce. Brno.
  • Hendl, J. (2023). Kvalitativní výzkum, základní teorie, metody a aplikace. Praha.
  • Kubátová, H., Šimek, D. (2007). Od abstraktu do závěrečné práce. Olomouc.
  • KUBÁTOVÁ, H., ŠIMEK, D. (2007). Od abstraktu do závěrečné práce. Olomouc.
  • Svobodová, J. (2020). Jak napsat závěrečnou kvalifikační práci. Olomouc.
  • Šanderová, J. (2009). Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -