233023 SE Social Science Methods for STS Research (2023W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Mo 04.09.2023 09:00 bis So 24.09.2023 23:59
- Abmeldung bis So 15.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Kick-off: Monday, 2nd of October 2023 from 09:00 - 17:00 (seminar room STS)
Final presentations:Tuesday, 30th of January 2024 from 09:30-12:30
Wednesday, 31st of January 2024 from 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:30
- Montag 02.10. 09:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 03.10. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien (Vorbesprechung)
- Dienstag 10.10. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 17.10. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 24.10. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 07.11. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 14.11. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 21.11. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 12.12. 09:00 - 11:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 16.01. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 30.01. 09:30 - 12:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Mittwoch 31.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Mittwoch 31.01. 13:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
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 the 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 the 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:
"Find and discuss" exercises: 20 points, assessed individually, feedback on request;
Research studio assignments: 15 points, assessed as group work,
feedback by lecturer;
Fieldwork practice: 25 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.Grades
100-89 points Excellent (1)
88-76 points Good (2)
75-63 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:
"Find and discuss" exercises: 20 points, assessed individually, feedback on request;
Research studio assignments: 15 points, assessed as group work,
feedback by lecturer;
Fieldwork practice: 25 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.Grades
100-89 points Excellent (1)
88-76 points Good (2)
75-63 points Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points Sufficient (4)
49-0 points Unsatisfactory (5) (fail)
Prüfungsstoff
Literatur
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Do 13.07.2023 11:07
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;