Introduction to postgraduate studies

7.- 21.10. Wed 16-18, U37 sh 2.

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ECTS credits: 1

Teacher

Dr.Pol.Sci., university lecturer Hanna Wass. 036769

Compensations

The course is worth 1 (ECTS) credit.

Target group/Course level

All political science postgraduate students.

Objectives

This is a compulsory course for all postgraduate students and should be taken at the beginning of postgraduate studies. The course is organised once a year in the autumn term. The aim of the course is to introduce new students to postgraduate studies at the Department of Political Science. Topics covered include writing research plans, applying for funding and scholarships, exchange studies, attending conferences and getting published. During the course the students are requested to do a personal study plan.

Content

  • 7.10. Introduction in postgraduate studies (Dr.Pol.Sci Hanna Wass)

    Topics covered: What do postgraduate studies consist of? Which courses have to be taken? How to get study points? What is good supervision and how often can you meet your supervisor? Should one write a monograph or should the dissertation consist of journal articles?

    - 14.10. Writing up a research plan and funding your postgraduate studies (docent Johanna Jääsaari & Dr.Pol.Sci Hanna Wass)

    Topics covered: How to write a good research plan? How and where to apply for funding for postgraduate studies?

    - 21.10. Exchange studies, teaching, conferences, publications (M.Pol.Sci Sebastian Godenhjelm & Dr.Pol.Sci Hanna Wass)

    Topics covered: How to apply for exchange studies? What teaching opportunities are available for postgraduate students? How to attend conferences? How to publish journal articles?

Course evaluation anddevelopment

During the last session, students will have an opportunity to give feedback on the course to the lecturer and to fill in an anonymous evaluation form. During the course feedback can be given anonymously.

When giving feedback, please evaluate the contribution of the teacher, your own contribution, the contributions of other students and the possible contribution of the Department office to the success of the course.

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