180071 SE Methodsseminar (2023S)
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).
- Registration is open from Mo 13.02.2023 09:00 to Su 19.02.2023 23:59
- Registration is open from Th 23.02.2023 09:00 to Mo 27.02.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2023 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 07.03. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 14.03. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 21.03. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 28.03. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 18.04. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 25.04. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 02.05. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 09.05. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 16.05. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 23.05. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 06.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 13.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 20.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 27.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course introduces EST students to methods of knowledge production in the philosophy of science and in science and technology studies. The course will address the methods of conceptual analysis as well as of empirical social research most commonly used in these two fields. It will also discuss the significant overlaps between methodological practice in both fields, as well as explore differences. Data management and research ethics will also be covered. In addition to text based discussions, students will also practice some of the discussed methods in group projects.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment will be based on:
- careful reading and active discussion of the literature
- questions in the Moodle platform
- (co-)chairing group discussion in the class
- group project
- individual reflection on the methods taught in the course
- careful reading and active discussion of the literature
- questions in the Moodle platform
- (co-)chairing group discussion in the class
- group project
- individual reflection on the methods taught in the course
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Participation (10%)
Question on the weekly readings to the Moodle platform including co-chairing (10%)
Group project (40%):
- Project design (after Easter break)
- presentation in class
- written summary (including research goals, research questions, overall methodological approach, key findings, discussion, ethical reflection and data management plan)
Individual reflection (1.500 - 2.000 words) (40%)All aforementioned components of the course have to be fulfilled for the successful completion of the grade.Attendance mandatory: one absence is permitted.Grading table
1 – (excellent) 90 – 100 points
2 – (good) 81 – 89 points
3 – (satisfactory) 71 – 80 points
4 – (sufficient) 61 – 70 points
5 – (insufficient) 0 – 60 points
Question on the weekly readings to the Moodle platform including co-chairing (10%)
Group project (40%):
- Project design (after Easter break)
- presentation in class
- written summary (including research goals, research questions, overall methodological approach, key findings, discussion, ethical reflection and data management plan)
Individual reflection (1.500 - 2.000 words) (40%)All aforementioned components of the course have to be fulfilled for the successful completion of the grade.Attendance mandatory: one absence is permitted.Grading table
1 – (excellent) 90 – 100 points
2 – (good) 81 – 89 points
3 – (satisfactory) 71 – 80 points
4 – (sufficient) 61 – 70 points
5 – (insufficient) 0 – 60 points
Examination topics
The course involves group work and a final reflection in English to be submitted after the course. The instructions are given in the class.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 27.04.2023 13:27