Programme: Language subjects
Subject Role: Elective
Recommended semester: 0
Objectives
The aim of the subject is to support students in their research methodology activities in English. By completing the subject, students will develop their writing skills, learn the main structural rules of the types of texts required for university and academic life (theses, dissertations, scientific papers), and deal with the problems of bibliography, references and plagiarism.
Academic results
Knowledge
- The students are familiar with the linguistic features of theses, dissertations and scientific papers.
- They understand the structure and organisation of the above types of texts.
- They can distinguish formal written (scientific, informative) language and everyday language, both in terms of vocabulary and grammar.
Skills
- They are able to create the types of texts needed for university and academic life.
- They can avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- They can add in-text citations and bibliographies in the required formats.
- They can use the various reference managers and online collections (e.g. Zotero, MyBib, Academic Phrasebank).
- They are able to describe graphs, tables, statistics.
Attitude
- They strive to create high-quality, linguistically precise texts.
- They are open to use the latest online tools.
Independence and responsibility
- They take responsibility for improving their own written communication.
Teaching methodology
The course focuses on improving writing skills, but also includes discussions in pairs or groups, as well as collaborative tasks in writing.
Materials supporting learning
- A témák feldolgozásához előkészített videós és írott anyagok.
- Video and written materials to be used for the various topics.
General Rules
Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level.
Performance assessment methods
In line with the general characteristics of teaching foreign languages, assessment will be applied with a process approach, which also includes optional elements, such as essays, summaries, the abstracts of scientific articles.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- évközi feladatok: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
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Issuing grades
| % | |
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| Excellent | 95-100 |
| Very good | 89 - 94 |
| Good | 76 - 88 |
| Satisfactory | 63 - 75 |
| Pass | 50 - 62 |
| Fail | 0 - 49 |
Retake and late completion
According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| participation in contact lessons | 28 |
| preparation for practice sessions | 28 |
| preparation for qualification procedures | 6 |
| preparation of home assignments | 28 |
| Total | 90 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
A Kari Hallgatói Képviselet véleményezése után jóváhagyta dr. Lógó Emma oktatási dékánhelyettes 2025.05.05-én. Érvényes 2025.05.05-től.
Topics covered during the term
• Characteristics of theses, dissertations and scientific studies. • Writing paragraphs, essays and summaries. • Writing academic theses. • The structure of academic prose. • Citations, bibliographies.
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Additional lecturers
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