Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Development, Presentation and Defence of a Bachelor's Thesis
Course Code
SZF_189
Branch of Science
Communication Theory; Media and communications
ECTS
30.00
Target Audience
Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lāsma Šķestere
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema Street 16, Riga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To gain practical skills in the development of a research paper, by broadening and systematising theoretical knowledge and acquiring skills of applying it studying the chosen topic, defining the problems and drawing reasoned conclusions and suggestions.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge in the study courses implemented in the study programme. Students require knowledge about research methodology and methods, formulation of basic research aims and planning of the course of research, theories related to the chosen research topic, creating of bibliography.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During Bachelor’s thesis development, students supplement their knowledge of study development, methodology and issues related to Bachelor’s thesis topic.
Skills
1.Students acquire the skills to perform continuous scientific research, as well as, within the framework of defending, pre-defending and defending the Bachelor’s thesis application, supplement their presentation skills.
Competences
1.During the development and defence of Bachelor’s thesis, students acquire the competence to practically apply theoretical and methodological knowledge for the performance of a scientific study, as well as to supplement their competence regarding issu
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Bachelor’s thesis predefense |
-
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-
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Defence of Bachelor’s thesis |
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Bachelor’s thesis predefense
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Defending Bachelor’s thesis
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
30.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Bachelor’s thesis)
PART-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Bachelor’s thesis predefense
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Defending Bachelor’s thesis
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
24.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Bachelor’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bakalaura darba izstrādei nepieciešama literatūra un informācijas avoti, atilstoši tematam