Course: Dissertation Thesis Defense

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Course title Dissertation Thesis Defense
Course code PCH/8OBD
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kupka Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Individual according to the focus of the thesis topic.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic), Laboratory Work
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 625 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
PhD thesis is the central output of doctoral program. A dissertation is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.
Student advocating work demonstrates the ability to: - work with theoretical strands at a professional level - write more scholarly text by APA publication standards - implement scientific research on a given topic in the field of psychology - analyze and interpret the data, including the results of the work in a broader context
Prerequisites
PhD thesis is the central output of doctoral program. A dissertation is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Systematic Observation of Student

Formalities, though not exhaustively defined, but are similar to those theses (bachelor and master manual work can be found on the department website). In the field of psychology is expected to more than 100 pages of scientific research work (are permissible and theoretical work at publishable monograph on the topic with the countless literary references). Other specific requirements set tutor with whom you should consult your progress regularly. During your studies you may also be asked to take your plan and progress on a dissertation presented to the members of the department. The final defense is public. Proper submission deadline is the end of March. The condition for the doctorate is also publishing the results of work in the trade press (see 9VVA). Details can be found here: http://www.ff.upol.cz/skupiny/studentum/doktorske-studium/
Recommended literature
  • Manuál pro psaní diplomových a bakalářských prací.


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