Universität Wien

210071 SE BAK11 European Union and Europeanisation (2016S)

BAK 11: SE Research Governance in Europe (engl.)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Seminare

Die selbstständige Anmeldung innerhalb der Anmeldephase zu Semesterbeginn ist für die Teilnahme an dieser Lehrveranstaltung verpflichtend!

Eine nachträgliche Anmeldung ist NICHT möglich.

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Wintersemester der 30.April

Sommersemester der 30. September

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Das Gespräch ist notenrelevant und ist zu dokumentieren (Prüfungsprotokoll).

Stellt sich bei dem Gespräch heraus, dass der/die Studierende über die Inhalte des schriftlichen Beitrags keine oder ungenügend Auskünfte geben kann, ist die Seminararbeit (=Teilleistung) negativ zu bewerten.

Gibt der/die Studierende zu, dass die Arbeit nicht selbst verfasst wurde, ist die Lehrveranstaltung mit einem "X" zu bewerten (HfL "Nichtbeurteilung wegen unerlaubter Hilfsmittel").
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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).

Details

max. 45 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 09.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 16.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 06.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 13.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 20.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 27.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 04.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 11.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 18.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 25.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 01.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 08.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 15.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 22.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Wednesday 29.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Research and innovation policies are becoming increasingly important for national governments, international organizations, civil society and businesses. These policies are seen as crucial for economic growth and tackling societal problems. This course aims to facilitate an in-depth understanding of how and why research and innovation is supported by local, regional and national governments and international organizations. The main research and innovation policy narratives, governance mechanisms and ongoing controversies and tensions among interests and values will be discussed. In this course, participants will acquire competences to analyze main concepts, actors and ideas in research and innovation policies and to undertake an independent research project in this policy field.

The course will address major topics in current research and innovation policies including:
1. Shifting power in knowledge production: Europe, US, Asia
2. Austria: Innovation leader in the making?
3. Talent mobility: from brain drain to brain circulation
4. Global knowledge networks: collaboration and competition
5. Transnational governance of knowledge policies: OECD, G8, EU
6. Research and innovation in times of crisis: sources of renewed growth?
7. What is social and economic impact of universities and how to measure it?
8. Ranking and comparing universities and countries: advantages and challenges
9. Scientific excellence and social relevance: mutually reinforcing or competing narratives?

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Active participation
2. Reading the course literature and preparing reflection papers on the readings
3. Presentation of research essay (individual or in small team)
4. Research essay (individual or in small team)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1. Active participation. Criteria: demonstrates close reading of and reflection on the texts; providing constructive feedback on contributions from the colleagues
2. Reading course literature and preparing reflection papers. Criteria: Identification of the main ideas and concepts in the texts, own reflection, questions and suggestions for discussion.
3. Presentation of research essay (individual or in small team). Criteria: Interesting and engaging presentation of the topic, research questions and the main findings.
4. Research essay (individual or in small team). Criteria: systematic and consistent exploration of an interesting, relevant and clear research questions using appropriate data and relevant academic literature, leading to robust findings.

Examination topics

A list of possible essay topics on research governance in Europe is included in the course syllabus.

Reading list

In this course, the main academic publications and policy reports in research and innovation policy studies will be discussed with a particular focus on recent publications and ongoing debates. Selected readings include:
1. Bastow, S., Dunleavy, P. and Tinkler J. (2014) The Impact of the Social Sciences. How Academics and Their Research Make a Difference. London: SAGE.
2. Mazzucato, M. (2014) The Entrepreneurial State. Debunking Public vs. Private Sector Myths. London: Anthem Press.
3. Saxenian, A. (2006) The New Argonauts. Regional Advantage in a Global Economy. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
4. Wagner, C.S. (2008) The New Invisible College. Science for Development. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.
Specific readings will be provided for each week.

Association in the course directory

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