GAMS1303 Thesis Seminar (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies
Curriculum periods:
2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The seminar work focuses on gaining personal experience of scientific work, improving skills in process writing, developing critical and theoretical thinking and argumentation skills, and giving and receiving critical, constructive feedback. Students will deepen their knowledge of scientific research, including its methods and reporting conventions; advance their information searching skills; draft a research plan for a topic agreed with the supervisor; work on their MA theses according to the plan; present their projects at different stages and give feedback on other students’ projects.

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to give students

● advanced knowledge of specific research methods and their suitability for various games and game play related research problems

● understanding of the concepts of reliability and validity in research settings

● experience of applying specific research method to a selected game related research problem

● ability to assess their own development and professional goals using a portfolio

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes and keeping to the schedule. An 80% attendance requirement is applied. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
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