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Seminar BA-thesis Language and Cognition

Vak
2025-2026

Admission requirements

This thesis seminar is for (third-year) students who are working on their BA Linguistics thesis (track Language and Cognition).

Description

The Thesis Seminar has two main objectives:
1. Informing students about the content and style of the BA-thesis
2. Supporting students in the BA writing process

The seminar consists of three sessions, roughly once each month. Students will learn about the content, style and structure of the BA thesis in relation to the empirical cycle, explain their research to each other, talk about the writing process, reflect on the goals of a BA thesis, and exchange experiences and solutions. A thesis manual will be made available on Brightspace.

Participation in the seminar is a mandatory part of the 10 EC BA thesis.

Course objectives

  • You will be able to reflect on the scientific, didactic and personal goals of writing a BA thesis.

  • You will be able to explain the structure of your BA thesis, and the role of each section and sub-section in relation to the empirical cycle.

  • You will be able to identify and discuss obstacles in the writing process and explore solutions.

  • You will be able to explain your BA thesis research to fellow students and reflect on its possible societal and scientific impact.

Timetable

The timetables are available through My Timetable.

Mode of instruction

Seminar

Assessment method

Not applicable.

Reading list

The BA thesis manual (will be made available on Brightspace).

Registration

Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.

Contact

For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar

For questions related to the content of the course, please contact the lecturer, you can find their contact information by clicking on their name in the sidebar.

For questions regarding enrollment please contact the Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats E-mail address Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats: osz-oa-reuvensplaats@hum.leidenuniv.nl

For questions regarding your studyprogress contact the Coordinator of Studies

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