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Course Description
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Course Name
Thesis Seminar for Journalism & Communications
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Journalism
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
JRN 394 introduces students to the purpose, structural elements and process of writing a Bachelor’s thesis in the Journalism program. It takes students through the stages of thesis writing: determining a relevant research question, writing a focused thesis statement, supporting that thesis theoretically and methodologically, as well as revising and editing drafts in accordance with the conventions of academic writing. Students will also learn to critically evaluate and incorporate sources to construct a sound argument as well as to use accurate citation format. The goal of the course is for students to acquire and develop the skills necessary to efficiently produce a Bachelors’ thesis of high academic quality.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Determine a relevant and proper research question.
- Determine a relevant and proper (preliminary) thesis statement to answer that question.
- Determine the relevant theory and methodology to inform the thesis statement.
- Find and properly incorporate quality resources into their argument in support of the thesis statement.
- Produce an overall quality foundation for further research with their thesis.
- Engage in constructive small-group peer revision and editing.
- Critically read, write, and think.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.