Diploma Seminar I - JSM605

• Title: Diploma Seminar I
• Czech title: Diplomový seminář I
• Form of teaching: seminar
• Guaranteed by: Department of Public and Social Policy (23-KVSP)
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Actual: from 2026
• Duration in semesters: 1
• Semester: winter
• E-Credits: 6
• Examination process: winter s.:
• Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/2, C [HT]
• Capacity: unknown / 30 (8)
• Maximum number of enrolled students: 8
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Belongs to the student work of type: diplomová práce
• Repeated enrollment: 2 / 2 / 1 / 2
• Note: enabled for web enrollment
• Guarantor: doc. PhDr. Marie Jelínková, Ph.D.
• Teacher(s): doc. PhDr. Marie Jelínková, Ph.D.
• Class: Courses not for incoming students
• Incompatibility : JSM694
• Is incompatible with: JSM694

Syllabus

In the diploma thesis the student must demonstrate the ability to work independently in keeping with academic standards, a knowledge and understanding of the relevant scholarly literature and the ability to analyze the issue under study.
Student will present and comment each other’s project descriptions, revise these with regards to the feedback from fellow students and teacher, before it is submitted for final approval.
The timetable for the consultations is arranged on an individual basis.

Course completion requirements

Course assignments:

1. Submission of a substantial draft of the diploma thesis, including the Introduction, Literature Review, Theoretical Framework, and Methodology. The submitted text must be at least 20 standard pages in length; however, a substantially longer and more developed draft is expected.
2. Active participation in seminar discussions.
3. Providing feedback on the work of other seminar participants.

Evaluation:

The course can be completed by obtaining a credit (Zápočet).

Last update: Jelínková Marie, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)

Learning outcomes

- Define the research problem against the background of the chosen theoretical approach and distinguish it from the perceived social problem.

- Select realistic research objectives that reflect the student's available research and logistical capacities.

- To creatively use theoretical insights relevant to the problem at hand.

- To formulate and limit research questions, the answers to which will lead to the achievement of the research objective.

- Select an appropriate research design for analyzing the research problem.

- Independently set up a research plan, including a clear research strategy and time plan.

- To independently conduct social–scientific research aimed at a specific problem, whereby sound methodological     principles and research techniques are used.

- To report about the research and the results in a clear and systematic way.

- To be able to give an account of the theoretical-scientific and practical-social meaning (relevance) of the research results

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Last update: Jelínková Marie, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)