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210031 PS BAK5: The dynamics of political representation in Austria and the EU (2025S)
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Language: German
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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- N Wednesday 19.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 26.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 02.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 09.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 30.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 07.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 14.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 21.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 28.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 04.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 11.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 18.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 25.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
1. Memo (10 points)
2. Literature Review (15 points)
3. Video Presentation + Peer Feedback (15 points)
4. Research Design (25 points)
5. Written Test (20 points)
6. Participation (15 points)Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Students may not miss more than two sessions and must attend the first session.
2. Literature Review (15 points)
3. Video Presentation + Peer Feedback (15 points)
4. Research Design (25 points)
5. Written Test (20 points)
6. Participation (15 points)Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Students may not miss more than two sessions and must attend the first session.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Regular attendance is required. Additionally, all course components must be completed, and a minimum of 50 points must be achieved in total to receive a passing grade.
Submission deadlines must be met. Points will be deducted for late submissions unless a valid reason is provided.The total score is calculated from the points earned for each course component. Grades are assigned according to the following scale:
87-100 points: Excellent (1)
75-86 points: Good (2)
63-74 points: Satisfactory (3)
50-62 points: Sufficient (4)
0-49 points: Insufficient (5)
Submission deadlines must be met. Points will be deducted for late submissions unless a valid reason is provided.The total score is calculated from the points earned for each course component. Grades are assigned according to the following scale:
87-100 points: Excellent (1)
75-86 points: Good (2)
63-74 points: Satisfactory (3)
50-62 points: Sufficient (4)
0-49 points: Insufficient (5)
Examination topics
Memo (10 points)Students write a detailed summary of a scholarly research article from the syllabus. The memo should include the following points:
Research question
- Literature review
- Central theoretical argument
- Hypotheses (if applicable)
- Methodology
- Key findings
- ConclusionLiterature Review and Research Question (15 points)Students conduct a literature review on a self-chosen empirical phenomenon related to the course topic and independently develop a research question based on this review. The results of the review are presented in a concise summary (approximately 700 words + bibliography). The following criteria must be met:
- At least five relevant academic sources (sources must be independent, e.g., not from the same edited volume; the literature review can and should go beyond the Austrian context).
- Summary of common explanatory approaches for the phenomenon (theory and/or empirical evidence).
- Derivation of a research question that will be explored further in the seminar.Video Presentation + Peer Feedback (15 points)Based on the research question developed during the literature review, students create a video presentation (approximately 5 minutes) to present initial ideas for a research design, including insights from their data research. The video presentation is uploaded to Moodle (slides + audio commentary) and should cover the following aspects:
- Presentation of the research question
- Brief overview of the key literature related to the research question
- Development of hypotheses based on the literature
- Initial thoughts on the empirical approach
- Open questions to guide feedback
- The course will provide criteria for formulating research questions and hypotheses, which must be applied in the presentation.Students receive peer feedback from two classmates as well as feedback from the course instructor.Each student provides constructive feedback on the content (not primarily the form) of two video presentations. The peer feedback includes questions or comments on the research question, literature overview, hypotheses, and/or initial empirical considerations. Each feedback response should be approximately 200 words.Research Design (25 points)As the final assignment, students develop a research design (approximately 2,500 words). The content of the video presentation should be elaborated in more detail, incorporating the feedback received.The research design should include:
- Presentation and justification of the research question
- Discussion of key literature related to the research question (beyond the scope of the initial literature review)
- Development of hypotheses based on the literature
- Explanation of the empirical approachWritten Test (20 points)In the final third of the semester, a written test will be conducted on the course readings assigned up to that point. The test will assess understanding of key theoretical arguments, concepts, and important empirical findings.Participation (15 points)All students are expected to actively and independently contribute to discussions and group work, ask questions, and engage in intellectual exchange during the course. This requires reading the assigned materials for each session in advance.
Research question
- Literature review
- Central theoretical argument
- Hypotheses (if applicable)
- Methodology
- Key findings
- ConclusionLiterature Review and Research Question (15 points)Students conduct a literature review on a self-chosen empirical phenomenon related to the course topic and independently develop a research question based on this review. The results of the review are presented in a concise summary (approximately 700 words + bibliography). The following criteria must be met:
- At least five relevant academic sources (sources must be independent, e.g., not from the same edited volume; the literature review can and should go beyond the Austrian context).
- Summary of common explanatory approaches for the phenomenon (theory and/or empirical evidence).
- Derivation of a research question that will be explored further in the seminar.Video Presentation + Peer Feedback (15 points)Based on the research question developed during the literature review, students create a video presentation (approximately 5 minutes) to present initial ideas for a research design, including insights from their data research. The video presentation is uploaded to Moodle (slides + audio commentary) and should cover the following aspects:
- Presentation of the research question
- Brief overview of the key literature related to the research question
- Development of hypotheses based on the literature
- Initial thoughts on the empirical approach
- Open questions to guide feedback
- The course will provide criteria for formulating research questions and hypotheses, which must be applied in the presentation.Students receive peer feedback from two classmates as well as feedback from the course instructor.Each student provides constructive feedback on the content (not primarily the form) of two video presentations. The peer feedback includes questions or comments on the research question, literature overview, hypotheses, and/or initial empirical considerations. Each feedback response should be approximately 200 words.Research Design (25 points)As the final assignment, students develop a research design (approximately 2,500 words). The content of the video presentation should be elaborated in more detail, incorporating the feedback received.The research design should include:
- Presentation and justification of the research question
- Discussion of key literature related to the research question (beyond the scope of the initial literature review)
- Development of hypotheses based on the literature
- Explanation of the empirical approachWritten Test (20 points)In the final third of the semester, a written test will be conducted on the course readings assigned up to that point. The test will assess understanding of key theoretical arguments, concepts, and important empirical findings.Participation (15 points)All students are expected to actively and independently contribute to discussions and group work, ask questions, and engage in intellectual exchange during the course. This requires reading the assigned materials for each session in advance.
Reading list
The bibliography will be announced on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Tu 14.01.2025 15:06
- Reading, understanding, and summarising academic texts
- Researching and synthesising academic literature
- Formulating research questions
- Developing theoretical arguments and formulating hypotheses
- Considering empirical approaches to research questions, including researching and documenting potential data sourcesThis course provides an introduction to the theoretical and empirical study of political representation. Central to representative democracy are representatives who act and speak on behalf of citizens, voters, or groups. Key works as well as current literature on political representation will be discussed, with a focus on the Austrian case.The aim of this seminar is to familiarise students with the various scientific concepts and theories of political representation. Another goal is to develop an understanding of how representation is analysed empirically.