1. Introductory Lecture (Vít Střítecký)

This session explains how the course is organized, what assignments you will complete, and how the MA dissertation registration process works. It also introduces the assessment matrix that reviewers will use when evaluating your MA dissertation. During the lecture, we will discuss the overall philosophy behind the matrix and walk through its key sections in detail. Because the matrix captures the core expectations of high-quality research, it should be treated as a practical guideline for planning and writing your dissertation. Finally, the lecture presents the MA dissertation project and outlines how you will develop it over the semester.