233023 SE Social Science Methods for STS Research (2020W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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- Anmeldung von Do 03.09.2020 09:00 bis Mi 23.09.2020 23:59
- Abmeldung bis So 25.10.2020 23:59
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max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Adapted Teaching Format
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic the course will be split into two groups of 15 students or less. Each of these groups will be present at every scheduled course unit, but only for 50 minutes each, separated by a ventilation break. The 'research studio' units will take place remotely as home-learning.
26.01.2021, 09.30-12.30, Ort: Seminarraum STS
28.01.2021, 09.30-12.30, Ort: Seminarraum STS
Mittwoch
07.10.
11:15 - 13:30
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
(Vorbesprechung)
Mittwoch
14.10.
11:15 - 13:30
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Mittwoch
21.10.
11:15 - 13:30
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Mittwoch
28.10.
11:15 - 13:30
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Mittwoch
04.11.
11:15 - 13:30
Digital
Mittwoch
11.11.
11:15 - 13:30
Digital
Mittwoch
25.11.
11:15 - 13:30
Digital
Mittwoch
02.12.
11:15 - 13:30
Digital
Mittwoch
09.12.
11:15 - 13:30
Digital
Mittwoch
13.01.
11:15 - 13:30
Digital
Mittwoch
20.01.
11:15 - 13:30
Digital
Dienstag
26.01.
09:30 - 12:30
Digital
Donnerstag
28.01.
09:30 - 14:30
Digital
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
To pass the seminar, students are expected to complete the following tasks:
1. Read and discuss the required readings, participate in the in-class and the online activities.
2. Complete the online assignments in the research studios.
3. Gather practical experiences by doing and transcribing one qualitative interview.
4. Find and discuss examples in the STS literature for all methods discussed
5. Apply the methods to the cases discussed across the introductory courses, and develop a research exposé in their case group.
6. Adhere to the general standards of good academic practice.This course uses the plagiarism-detection service Turnitin for larger assignments.
1. Read and discuss the required readings, participate in the in-class and the online activities.
2. Complete the online assignments in the research studios.
3. Gather practical experiences by doing and transcribing one qualitative interview.
4. Find and discuss examples in the STS literature for all methods discussed
5. Apply the methods to the cases discussed across the introductory courses, and develop a research exposé in their case group.
6. Adhere to the general standards of good academic practice.This course uses the plagiarism-detection service Turnitin for larger assignments.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
The grading scheme is based on a total of 100 points. These points will be awarded in relation to students’ performance in meeting the course learning aims in the different obligatory tasks.
The maximum number of points to be acquired for each task is:Test: 20 points, assessed individually, feedback on request;
Research studio assignments: 20 points, assessed as group work,
feedback by lecturer;
Fieldwork practice: 20 points, assessed individually, feedback by lecturer;
Development and written and oral presentation of the Research Exposé: 30 points (20 result, 10 process), assessed as group work,
feedback by lecturer;
In class participation: 10 points, assessed individually, feedback on request;Minimum requirements
A minimum of 50 points is necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Delays and formal issues
Every time a student misses a deadline 5 points will be deducted from their individual account. The only exception to this rule is if there is a major and unpredictable reason for not being able to fulfill the task on time on the student's side. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate this in a timely manner, and to provide relevant evidence to their claims if necessary. After missing a deadline, the lecturer will set a second deadline for handing in the assignment. If this second deadline is again not met, the student may be de-registered from the course and the course graded as a 'fail' (5) - see below.
Each paper which is handed in with major formal shortcomings, either relating to academic standards of referencing and citing, or to the formal requirements sketched above, will result in 5 points being deducted from the student’s account. For group work, the same penalties will apply to each member of the respective group.Grades
100-87 points Excellent (1)
86-75 points Good (2)
74-63 points Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points Sufficient (4)
49-0 points Unsatisfactory (5) (fail)
The maximum number of points to be acquired for each task is:Test: 20 points, assessed individually, feedback on request;
Research studio assignments: 20 points, assessed as group work,
feedback by lecturer;
Fieldwork practice: 20 points, assessed individually, feedback by lecturer;
Development and written and oral presentation of the Research Exposé: 30 points (20 result, 10 process), assessed as group work,
feedback by lecturer;
In class participation: 10 points, assessed individually, feedback on request;Minimum requirements
A minimum of 50 points is necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Delays and formal issues
Every time a student misses a deadline 5 points will be deducted from their individual account. The only exception to this rule is if there is a major and unpredictable reason for not being able to fulfill the task on time on the student's side. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate this in a timely manner, and to provide relevant evidence to their claims if necessary. After missing a deadline, the lecturer will set a second deadline for handing in the assignment. If this second deadline is again not met, the student may be de-registered from the course and the course graded as a 'fail' (5) - see below.
Each paper which is handed in with major formal shortcomings, either relating to academic standards of referencing and citing, or to the formal requirements sketched above, will result in 5 points being deducted from the student’s account. For group work, the same penalties will apply to each member of the respective group.Grades
100-87 points Excellent (1)
86-75 points Good (2)
74-63 points Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points Sufficient (4)
49-0 points Unsatisfactory (5) (fail)
Prüfungsstoff
Literatur
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Fr 11.12.2020 10:08
a) to acquire basic knowledge of the most common (qualitative) social science research methods;
b) to be able to read and summarize methods texts;
c) to read and discuss how STS researchers have employed these methods;
d) to be able to ask first simple research questions and to pick methods suitable to answer them;
e) to gather first practical experiences in applying social science research methods;
f) to understand why reflexivity in using and developing methods is of key importance particularly to STS researchers;