Universität Wien

240502 PR Ritual and Cultural Performance (P1) (2018W)

Continuous assessment of course work

Participation at first session is obligatory!

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. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 12.10. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Friday 19.10. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Friday 16.11. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Saturday 17.11. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Friday 25.01. 09:45 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
  • Saturday 26.01. 09:45 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The main aim of the course is to provide students with on opportunity to conduct short-term fieldwork on diverse forms of rituals and cultural performance in Vienna or other regions in the surroundings. Thus, the main activity of this course will be fieldwork conducted in small groups (2-3 students per topic), which will take place in the curse of the term. The meetings will be devoted to topical, methodological as well as organizational and preparatory matters. The meetings at the end of the term will be dedicated to a compilation and first analysis of data collected during fieldwork and a presentation of first results.

Assessment and permitted materials

A mandatory seminar paper will count for 50% of the grade. The rest of the grade will be determined by short texts, oral presentations and data collection and analysis assignments, as well as by course participation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to receive a passing grade, you need at least 60 points. A 'sehr gut' requires at least 90 out of 100 points (a 'gut' at least 80 points, etc.). Attendance is required throughout the semester.

Examination topics

There will be no exams.

Reading list

Literature will be provided as needed.

Association in the course directory

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