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233021 KO Discussion Class Key-questions and Concepts (2025W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Summary
Tu 14.10. 14:30-16:30
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Th 16.10. 09:15-11:15
Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. 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).
- Registration is open from Mo 01.09.2025 09:00 to Su 21.09.2025 23:59
- Deregistration possible until We 15.10.2025 23:59
Registration information is available for each group.
Groups
Group 1
max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- N Tuesday 14.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 04.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 18.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 09.12. 14:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 20.01. 14:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Assessment and permitted materials
The discussion class engages with the issues addressed in the lecture class through debating texts or any other additional material indicated in the handout. It builds on discussion and the active participation of all students. For each workshop one group of students will act as 'workshop leaders'.To pass the discussion class, students are expected to:
1) Read the literature for the respective discussion workshop
2) Write reading cards for a selected number of texts
3) Participate actively in all the discussions.
4) Take a leadership role in the discussion at one of the workshops – hand in 3 days before the discussion class a short paper outlining how you plan to organise the discussion.
5) Adhere to the general standards of good academic practice.
1) Read the literature for the respective discussion workshop
2) Write reading cards for a selected number of texts
3) Participate actively in all the discussions.
4) Take a leadership role in the discussion at one of the workshops – hand in 3 days before the discussion class a short paper outlining how you plan to organise the discussion.
5) Adhere to the general standards of good academic practice.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Grading Scheme
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5. The relative weight of each task in relation to the overall grade is:
1) Preparation of the analysis of paper(s) before each workshop and handing them in on time 35% (assessed individually)
2) Contribution to the discussion in class on the basis of your reading and preparation; engagement in the discussion group;
your presence (late coming will impact your grade) 30% (assessed individually)
3) Being a lead discussant in a workshop and handing in the concept for the discussion 35% (assessed collectively)To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Formal requirements for written work:
Citations are always marked and referred to in the bibliography at the end of a text
No unauthorized copying or pirating of existing texts; plagiarism will not be tolerated! Turnitin is used to check assignments.
Each document must include course title and number, name, student ID, and date
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5. The relative weight of each task in relation to the overall grade is:
1) Preparation of the analysis of paper(s) before each workshop and handing them in on time 35% (assessed individually)
2) Contribution to the discussion in class on the basis of your reading and preparation; engagement in the discussion group;
your presence (late coming will impact your grade) 30% (assessed individually)
3) Being a lead discussant in a workshop and handing in the concept for the discussion 35% (assessed collectively)To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Formal requirements for written work:
Citations are always marked and referred to in the bibliography at the end of a text
No unauthorized copying or pirating of existing texts; plagiarism will not be tolerated! Turnitin is used to check assignments.
Each document must include course title and number, name, student ID, and date
Group 2
max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- N Thursday 16.10. 09:15 - 11:15 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 28.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Thursday 20.11. 09:15 - 11:15 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Thursday 11.12. 09:15 - 11:15 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Thursday 22.01. 09:15 - 11:15 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Assessment and permitted materials
The discussion class engages with the issues addressed in the lecture class through debating texts or any other additional material indicated in the handout. It builds on discussion and the active participation of all students. For each workshop one group of students will act as 'workshop leaders'.To pass the discussion class, students are expected to:
1) Read the literature for the respective discussion workshop
2) Write reading cards for a selected number of texts
3) Participate actively in all the discussions.
4) Take a leadership role in the discussion at one of the workshops – hand in 3 days before the discussion class a short paper outlining how you plan to organise the discussion.
5) Adhere to the general standards of good academic practice.
1) Read the literature for the respective discussion workshop
2) Write reading cards for a selected number of texts
3) Participate actively in all the discussions.
4) Take a leadership role in the discussion at one of the workshops – hand in 3 days before the discussion class a short paper outlining how you plan to organise the discussion.
5) Adhere to the general standards of good academic practice.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Grading Scheme
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5. The relative weight of each task in relation to the overall grade is:
1) Preparation of the analysis of paper(s) before each workshop and handing them in on time 35% (assessed individually)
2) Contribution to the discussion in class on the basis of your reading and preparation; engagement in the discussion group;
your presence (late coming will impact your grade) 30% (assessed individually)
3) Being a lead discussant in a workshop and handing in the concept for the discussion 35% (assessed collectively)To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Formal requirements for written work:
Citations are always marked and referred to in the bibliography at the end of a text
No unauthorized copying or pirating of existing texts; plagiarism will not be tolerated! Turnitin is used to check assignments.
Each document must include course title and number, name, student ID, and dateTo successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.
The grading of the course is based on the separate assessment of different tasks on a scale of 1-5. The relative weight of each task in relation to the overall grade is:
1) Preparation of the analysis of paper(s) before each workshop and handing them in on time 35% (assessed individually)
2) Contribution to the discussion in class on the basis of your reading and preparation; engagement in the discussion group;
your presence (late coming will impact your grade) 30% (assessed individually)
3) Being a lead discussant in a workshop and handing in the concept for the discussion 35% (assessed collectively)To successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.Formal requirements for written work:
Citations are always marked and referred to in the bibliography at the end of a text
No unauthorized copying or pirating of existing texts; plagiarism will not be tolerated! Turnitin is used to check assignments.
Each document must include course title and number, name, student ID, and dateTo successfully complete the course, a weighted average of at least 4,5 is required. Failure to meet the attendance regulations, to deliver course assignments on time or to adhere to standards of academic work may result in a deduction of points.
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim of the discussion class is to give students the opportunity to read, discuss, and engage with the key texts related to the different lectures in the "Key questions and concepts". This should deepen the understanding of the concepts and issues addressed in the lecture class.
Examination topics
Reading list
Association in the course directory
MA HPS: M 1.1, M 1.2, M 1.3
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