Universität Wien

240048 VO GM1 - Principles of Development Research (2019S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 07.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 14.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 21.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 28.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 04.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 11.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 02.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 09.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 16.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 23.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 06.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Thursday 13.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the introductory lecture of the Master, in a first step, the aims of the Master concerning contents and methodology/methods as well as the transdisciplinary approach in teaching and research will be briefly discussed. Then three thematic fields of development research will be addressed by making use of diverse perspectives and approaches aiming towards a transdisciplinary methodology. Attention shall also be directed to the differences in the thematic fields between the Global South and the Global North.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test (four dates: 1st exam date June 27, 2019; three more dates during the winter term 2019/2020 will be announced in time). Two short essays concerning questions which refer to two or more lectures respectively will have to be written. Any materials may be used during the exam. Evaluation will refer to the ability to handle the facts and - in particular - the ability to analytically deal with the topic.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

More than 8 points in the final test; maximum 16 points. 9-10 points: sufficient, 11-12 points: satisfactory, 13-14 point: good, 15-16 points: very good.

Examination topics

Contents of the lectures and of obligatory literature as announced by the lecturers.

Reading list

Will be announced on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

GM1; MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies, Modul Grundlagen aus einer anderen Disziplin der Global Studies

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:39