Universität Wien

010046 SE Research seminar for graduation theses in social ethics (2026W)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Continuous assessment of course work
We 28.10. 13:15-16:30 Seminarraum 17, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 14.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 17, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 11.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 17, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 25.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 17, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 09.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 17, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 20.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 17, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar is designed to facilitate discussion of diploma theses, master’s theses, dissertations, and habilitation theses written under the supervision of the course instructor. The guiding principle is the question of how to structure society justly. As part of the various projects—and also alongside them—current publications in the fields of political ethics and (Christian) social ethics are discussed.
The course is mandatory for all diploma candidates, master’s candidates, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral candidates in the department. Interested students working in this field may participate in the research seminar after consulting with the course instructor.

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading is made up of the following components:
Regular attendance, participation in discussions and participation in the respective seminar units (40%).
Independent presentation of a topic unit including the preparation of a handout (20%)
Seminar paper of approx. 20 pages (40%)

To achieve the course objectives and pass the assessments, you may use any resources, including AI tools, under certain conditions. Unless otherwise specified, Christian Spannagel’s “Rools for Tools” (Version 2.3) apply: https://github.com/dunkelmunkel/scientific-work/blob/main/rulesfortools/rulesfortools.pdf. Please note in particular: You are responsible for the results and may be required to account for whether and how you ensure the quality of your work when using AI.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Very good: All performances show a demanding, intensive and independent examination of the topics of the course.
Good: All performances are well thought-out and well elaborated.
Satisfactory: The topics of the course were dealt with in a sufficiently critical manner.
Satisfactory: The minimum requirements for a positive assessment were met.
Insufficient: The minimum requirements for a positive assessment were not met.

Examination topics

The examination material is what has been worked on in the seminar as well as the contents of the seminar paper.

Reading list

The texts will be selected and announced by the participants together with the course instructor.

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