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HU Credits:
1
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Spanish & Lat. Amer. Studies
Semester:
Yearly
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Aldina Quintana
Coordinator Office Hours:
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Aldina Quintana-Rodriguez
Course/Module description:
The seminar constitutes the main research forum of MA and PhD students in the Section of Iberian and Latin American Studies. All research students and academic staff of the section take part in the seminar.
Course/Module aims:
The main goal is to provide a supportive forum for the advancement of thesis and dissertations. In addition, the intention is to constitute an intellectual community for our graduate students.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. To learn a wide range of research strategies and approaches.
2. To learn about different sources and archives.
3. To improve research skills.
4. To improve the academic writing.
5. To learn how to present academic papers in academic forums.
6. To learn to answer questions and explain different aspects of academic works.
7. To develop the "academic" reading of the students.
8. To develop the capability of recognizing the strength and weakness of specific academic papers/
9. To widen the knowledge on Latin America's history and culture.
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Presentation in class and open debate
Course/Module Content:
According to the works presented by students
Required Reading:
Students are required to read the materials that will be sent before every meeting. The materials are research proposals and/or chapters of theses.
Additional Reading Material:
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 100 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
The lectures or presentations may also be held in Spanish.
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