Universität Wien

180076 SE Master Colloquium (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
We 22.05. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The seminar starts 13.03.2024

Wednesday 13.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 10.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 17.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 24.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 29.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 19.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Wednesday 26.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The teaching language is English. The seminar is intended for the students of the EST Master program. Other students are welcome as well, but EST students are given a priority in enrolment. The focus of the seminar is on philosophy, sociology, and history of science and technology.

Each student presents an approximately 15-page seminar paper on the concept of their Master thesis (in English). The papers have to include the main thesis/problem/argument contextualized in the relevant philosophical/sociological/historical discussion, the time table, and a comprehensive list of literature to be used in the Master thesis.

The students are also expected to moderate another seminar paper, and write a short comment on each paper, to be submitted in the Moodle ahead of the class.

Assessment and permitted materials

- A consistent, clear and argumentative seminar paper
- Constructive comments on each paper submitted to the Moodle
- Moderation of another paper
- Active participation in group discussion

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A seminar paper (70 %)

Written and oral comments on the papers of other participants. The comments are expected to be both constructive and argumentative. (20 %)

Moderation of another paper (10 %)

Regular participation and punctual appearance in the seminar.

Punctual submission of papers and written comments on them.

All aforementioned components of the course have to be fulfilled for the successful completion of the grade.

Attendance mandatory: one unexcused 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

No examination

Reading list

The written contributions of each participant, including the short written comments on each seminar paper on the Moodle platform. The students are expected to read and comment all seminar papers.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 13.03.2024 10:46