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300147 VO Comparative Behavioral Research - Bridging Approaches and Disciplines (2025W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
GEMISCHT

Lecture: Comparative Biology

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Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Online participation is possible via Moodle (BigBlueButton room)

  • Dienstag 07.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 14.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 21.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 04.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 11.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 18.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 25.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 02.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 09.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 16.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 13.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Dienstag 20.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The investigation of human and non-human behaviour has been the focus of many related fields (e.g. behavioural biology, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology). Despite often closely-related research objectives, exchange between the disciplines has sometimes been hampered by differences in used paradigms and terminology. Moreover, although the great value of comparative behavioural research has been well established, comparing behaviour across species, contexts, and/or cultures remains a challenge. This interdisciplinary lecture will use selected examples from social cognition to highlight the differences and similarities in methodologies, analytical strategies, and interpretational frameworks of closely related fields of behavioural research and explore the advantages and pitfalls of comparative behavioural research.

This course will be held in English.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Written exam (in presence)
Open questions (no multiple choice!)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Written exam with 6 open questions. You will have to choose to answer 5 out of the 6 questions given. You can reach up to 5 points per question.

Grading key:
Very good (Sehr Gut) 20 - 25 points
Good (Gut) 15 - 19 points
Satisfactory (Befriedigend) 10 - 14 points
Sufficient (Genügend) 6 - 9 points
Not sufficient (Nicht Genügend) 0 - 5 points

You will receive bonus points for active participation in the course:
1. Attendance in person or online
2. Active participation in class and/or in the discussion forum on Moodle
3. Progress monitor – “Yes I can!”

It is possible to pass the exam with the highest grade without achieving any bonus points. By successfully completing all bonus achievements, you can achieve a grade one level higher.

Prüfungsstoff

Critical synthesis of lecture content
I value original and creative contributions over perfect grammar, vocabulary, and formulation!
Lecture content is exam-relevant
Additional materials (e.g. reading material) are intended to stimulate interest and deepen knowledge

Literatur

Primer literature:

Liebal, K., & Haun, D. B. M. (2018). Why cross-cultural psychology is incomplete without comparative and developmental perspectives. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 49(5), 751-763.

Keestra, M., & Menken, S. (Eds.). (2016). An introduction to interdisciplinary research: Theory and practice. Amsterdam University Press.

Relevant literature is provided on the Moodle platform.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

CoBeNe 1, Mei: Aufbaumodul Disziplin, A4 Freie Fächer

Letzte Änderung: Di 17.02.2026 12:07