Master Thesis
Code
722131116
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Linguística
Credits
30
Weekly hours
-
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
It is intended that the student: 1. Is acquainted with language sciences theories, methodologies and concepts (within the corresponding subarea) in particular those more closely related to the thesis subject. 2. Chooses a relevant research topic and elaborates a bibliographic review on the subject. 3. Formulates hypotheses and tests them using the appropriate methodologies. 4. Writes a correct thesis sating the results and arguments of the research. 5. Shows to be able to pursue his academic career and / or to initiate a professional career in language sciences, within the chosen subarea.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
The thesis is the result of a research that deepens and applies knowledge acquired by the student during the master courses. The research topic should correspond to the scientific branch chosen by the student: Linguistic Revision and Consultancy; Language Development and Language Impairment; Linguistics; Terminology and Specialized Information Management.
Bibliography
A definir em função da área de especialização e do tema da dissertação. To be defined in accordance with the scientific branch and the thesis subject.
Teaching method
The master thesis is supervised by one of the teachers of the academic staff, following the established principles of tutorial supervision, in accordance with the regulations of study cycle. The definition of specific methodologies for the supervision depends on the thesis subject, in accordance with the scientific branch chosen by the student
Evaluation method