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200202 PR Research-oriented internship (2022W)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The seminar is planned to take place in a face-to-face format (but hybrid / zoom is possible for individual sessions and depending on university. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday 13th October.

Note: the class will initially meet at the posted time/location for group discussions, lectures, presentations, etc. However, some of the sessions will consist of the students conducting planning or fieldwork in teams.

  • Thursday 13.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 20.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 27.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 10.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 17.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 24.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 01.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 15.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 12.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 19.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock
  • Thursday 26.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal F Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5 1. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this course is to give you direct experience and skills, , at beginner’s level, in conducting and reporting empirical research, from designing a research question on the basis of existing literature to collecting and analysing data and finally communicating and reporting results.

The seminar will focus on research related to environmental psychology topics such as attitudes about climate change, behaviour in public spaces. In this subdiscipline of psychology, a range of methods are employed in the lab, online and in the field, such as surveys and observations.

Content will include taught elements and group work, reading of key papers, in-class discussion, joint study design, data collection and analysis and presentation of the progress and results of students' work. It may also include field work in the City of Vienna. The course is designed to acquire practical skills and competencies for psychological research activities.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in class discussions, group work/study design and execution, reporting of results. Specifically, one short presentation will be expected on the progress of the work, and one marked report will form the basis of the grade.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A pass (genügend) is the minimum requirement for progression. Participation in the meetings is required.

Examination topics

Literature relevant to the seminar.

Reading list

A list of suggested reading will be provided in the seminar.
As a starting point, feel free to take a look at the two key journals in this area, namely the Journal of Environmental Psychology (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-environmental-psychology) and Environment & Behavior (https://journals.sagepub.com/loi/EAB)
Also check out current research and publications here: https://env-psy.univie.ac.at/

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