This is a practical seminar designed to train students in the formulation of research projects, and is intended to serve as a platform for the formulation and development of the dissertation project. The student will be required to identify relevant research questions and conduct systematic research from theoretical and practical perspectives, presenting stage papers on the development of the dissertation project.

CILO-1: Students in Literary and Cultural Studies Specialization can communicate research both orally and in written form; Students in Applied Linguistics specialization can develop his/her written material within the standards of the field. CILO-2: Students in Literary and Cultural Studies Specialization can define key steps of methodology and scientific research; Students in Applied Linguistics specialization, students can present an academic work in an academic written form. CILO-3: Students in Literary and Cultural Studies Specialization can acquire tools necessary to develop independent research; Students in Applied Linguistics specialization can discuss relevant scientific outputs with a supervisor.