Conditions for passing the course:

 successful defense of master thesis (100%)

Rating: A: 91-100 points; B: 81-90 points; C: 73-80 points; D: 66-72 points; E: 60-65 points; Fx: 0-59 points

Course contents:

Final thesis defense:

presentation of work results,

comment on the opinions of the trainer and the opponent,

discussion of the final work

Learning outcomes:

The student presents the research process of the diploma thesis, through the identification of the research problem, theoretical and methodological framework, to the selection of data and their processing. At the same time, s/he demonstrates the ability to work with scientific literature, interprets research results, presents and responds relevantly to questions from opponents' opinions, public discussion and feedback.

Conditions for passing the course:

 oral exam in the form of discussion to question/range of questions (100%)

Rating: A: 91-100 points; B: 81-90 points; C: 73-80 points; D: 66-72 points; E: 60-65 points; Fx: 0-59 points

Course contents:

The exam requires the application of knowledge, with particular focus on the conceptual framework of institutes and policies on the national and European level and their related application practice.

Learning outcomes:

Student presents knowledge from the processes of creation, consultation and application of European policies in relation to the multilevel system of governance (member state - European Union), as well as individual actors (state, population, NGOs, private sector, international actors). Student is able to formulate ideas in a linguistically cultivated and professional way, to critically evaluate individual European policy/ies and to apply knowledge to specific practical examples and situations. Student evaluates, independently design and discuss variations of the proposed policy or legislation, its public perception as well as feasibility in practice.

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Pawluch, D., Shaffir, W., & Miall, C. (2005). Doing ethnography: Studying everyday life. Canadian Scholars Press.

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