Universität Wien

135022 UE Literary Research II (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Es findet ein begleitendes Tutorium statt: 27.10., 17.11., 15.12., jeweils 11.30-13.00 Uhr, HS 1 (Hauptgebäude).
Moodle
Tu 09.12. 14:15-15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

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. 35 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 14.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 21.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 28.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 11.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 18.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 25.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 02.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 16.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 13.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 20.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 27.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Expansion of information literacy, introduction to research design (using an individual case study), reflected use of research tools and strategies, in-depth practical skills in transcription, bio-bibliographic research, and editing.

Assessment and permitted materials

Submission of a topic selection/bibliography/reflection of a scientific paper (HÜ1, end of October), an exposé and table of contents (HÜ2, end of November) on a topic of your choice; it is recommended to use an assignment from a parallel proseminar (however, a selection of topics will also be provided). Transcription, content research, and editing of a letter from the 19th century (HÜ3, end of December); participation in three workshops on HÜ3 in December; group presentation on HÜ2 in January; 1 library visit.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

HÜ1 - Submission of topic selection and bibliography, 1 page, reflection on a scientific paper, 1 page, 25 points.
HÜ2 - Submission of exposé/table of contents, 2 pages, 25 points.
HÜ4 - Submission of letter edition, 2-4 pages, 25 points.
Group presentation on HÜ2: 10 points.
Active Participation & library visit: 15 points in total.

Required criteria for a positive grade:
Timely submission of all HÜs with at least 51% of total points possible
Attendance 85% (9 attendance units, 3 workshops, 12 “units” in total) = You may miss 2 units.

You will receive written feedback on HÜ1, after which you will have the opportunity to resubmit this HÜ with improvements. For assignment 2, you have the option of obtaining verbal feedback. Participation in a feedback discussion entitles you to resubmit an improved assignment 2.

Grading scale: Pass 51-63, Satisfactory 64-76, Good 77-89, Very Good 90-100

Examination topics

The skills taught in research design, academic writing, bio-bibliographic research, bibliology, library studies, archival work, transcription, and editing are assessed through regular participation in discussions, the submission of three assignments (bibliography & paper, reflection, exposé/IV, letter editing), a group presentation on HÜ2, and a library visit.

Reading list

Zum Einstieg:
Eco, Umberto: Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlußarbeit schreibt. 11. Auflage. Heidelberg: C.F. Müller 2005
Huemer, Birgit; Rheindorf, Markus; Gruber, Helmut: Abstract, Exposé und Förderantrag. Eine Schreibanleitung für Studierende und junge Forschende. Wien: Böhlau 2012
Wolfsberger, Judith: Frei geschrieben. Mut, Freiheit und Strategie für wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeiten. 4. Auflage. Wien: Böhlau 2016

Association in the course directory

BA M2

Last modified: Th 02.10.2025 11:06