Universität Wien

124201 SE PhD Seminar Literary & Cultural and Media Studies (2023S)

Research in Cultural and Literary Studies 2.0

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 18 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 20.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 27.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 17.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 24.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 08.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 15.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 22.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 05.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 12.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 19.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Monday 26.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this PhD seminar is for students working in a variety of subject areas in humanities to explore the pleasures (and pains) of interdisciplinary work. The course offers PhD candidates in these fields the opportunity to present their projects and receive in-depth peer feedback, allowing ample time for discussion and suggestions. A number of sessions will tackle the process of designing and writing a dissertation and will be devoted to supporting students in their individual needs and problems. Apart from presenting their own PhD projects, they will be asked to address recent theoretical and methodological developments (taking their own work as inspiration).
This is an in-person learning course with synchronous and asynchronous elements. Methods include discussions, team and group work units, individual work, input sessions.

Assessment and permitted materials

- PhD Project Presentation (handout and pre-recorded talk) plus a Q&A
- active participation in the discussions (readings, presentations, etc.)
- specialized tasks (details provided in session 2)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is obligatory. Two absences will be excused (no need to let me know in advance, unless you have taken over a presentation or something similar).

Assessment is based on the following:
- presentation (handout and talk) and the Q&A: 40%
- specialized task 1: 30%
- specialized (group) task 2: 30%
If any of these are not fulfilled at all, you cannot pass this class. Pass rate: 60%.

Marks in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 80-89%
3 (satisfactory): 70-79%
4 (pass): 60-69%
5 (fail): 0-59%

Examination topics

Hand-in requirements: presentation handout, specialized tasks.

Reading list

While we shall build up the course based on your needs, you may already have a look at Booth, whose book is a classic when it comes to structuring research. You can also check Kelleter for newest cult-lit approaches. Portwood-Stacer is good if you are planning to turn your PhD into a sellable book.

- Booth, W.C. et al. (2016) The Craft of Research. 4th ed.. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
- Kelleter, Frank ; Starre, Alexander (2022) Culture^2. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. doi:10.1515/9783839457870.
- Laura Portwood-Stacer (2021) The Book Proposal Book. Princeton: Princeton University Press. doi:10.2307/j.ctv1pdrr8r.

Association in the course directory

Lehrinhalt: 12-0414

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