Universität Wien

234001 SE Applied Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course) (2025S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Mi 21.05. 16:45-18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

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Details

max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 05.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 19.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 26.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 02.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 09.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 30.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 07.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 14.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 28.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 04.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 16, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 11.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 18.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Mittwoch 25.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This hands-on R-course offers an application-oriented introduction to the techniques of demographic analysis. While the course does not require prior knowledge of R, it is certainly advantageous to have skills in R already. Regardless, a basic introduction to the software will be provided at the beginning of the course. For a more in-depth understanding of R, it is highly recommended to also attend the parallel tutorial:

234004 UE Tutorial to Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis

During the first few sessions, participants gain an overview of the widely-used, national and international data sources for the application of the discussed techniques. Over the course of the one-month break (roughly mid-April to mid-May), students are expected to start preparing a mini-project on a topic of their choosing. Potential topics can be discussed in class and further feedback will be provided in two sessions to be held in early May, possibly in digital format. The final four sessions in May are dedicated to the presentation of the mini-projects. The final assignment is the timely submission of the project documentation.

After completing this course, students should be able to conduct simple analyses related to questions around social change using suitable data.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

(1) Depending on the number of participants, a single or group presentation of a mini-project to be carried out using at least some of the methods discussed in class.

(2) Classroom participation, including active involvement in the discussions following the oral presentations.

(3) Following the presentation and discussion of the mini-project, submission of a written project description, including the feedback received in class.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Participation is obligatory and will be checked. Students may miss at most two units if the course instructor is informed beforehand, which means at least two hours before class. The final grade will be determined as follows:

(1) Active classroom participation (20%)
(2) In-class presentation (30%)
(3) Mini-project (50%)

All three requirements have to be fulfilled for positive evaluation.

Prüfungsstoff

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Literatur

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Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Do 20.02.2025 10:26