240511 PR MM2 World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan (2026S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Participation at first session is obligatory!The lecturer can invite students to a grade-relevant discussion about partial achievements. Partial achievements that are obtained by fraud or plagiarized result in the non-evaluation of the course (entry 'X' in certificate). The plagiarism software 'Turnitin' will be used.
The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the attainment of partial achievements is only allowed if explicitly requested by the course instructor.
The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the attainment of partial achievements is only allowed if explicitly requested by the course instructor.
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 02.02.2026 17:00 to Mo 23.02.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 16.03.2026 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
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Classes
Field stay in Kyrgyzstan, expected to last from August 17 to September 9, 2026
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Active participation in fieldwork activities, taking field notes, documenting the progress of the chosen group projects, and actively taking part in research-relevant discussions during the field school will count for 50% of the grade.
The final assignment will be to produce a short, but detailed, research report which must include:
(1) precise information about the types, extent and quantity of the data collected;
(2) a summary of the experiences made during the field school;
(3) preliminary results of the research undertaken.
This report (appr. 15 pages) must be submitted by September 30, 2026, and will count for the other 50% of the grade.
The final assignment will be to produce a short, but detailed, research report which must include:
(1) precise information about the types, extent and quantity of the data collected;
(2) a summary of the experiences made during the field school;
(3) preliminary results of the research undertaken.
This report (appr. 15 pages) must be submitted by September 30, 2026, and will count for the other 50% of the grade.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
For the tasks, which must be fulfilled, see the section above.
Grading scale:
90-100 points: 1 (“Sehr gut” = excellent)
80-89 points: 2 (“Gut” = good)
70-79 points: 3 (“Befriedigend” = satisfactory)
60-69 points: 4 (“Genügend” = sufficient)
0-59 points: 5 (“Nicht genügend” = insufficient)
Grading scale:
90-100 points: 1 (“Sehr gut” = excellent)
80-89 points: 2 (“Gut” = good)
70-79 points: 3 (“Befriedigend” = satisfactory)
60-69 points: 4 (“Genügend” = sufficient)
0-59 points: 5 (“Nicht genügend” = insufficient)
Examination topics
There will be no exams.
Reading list
Works read and discussed in the preparatory seminar 240507-1 SE MM2 World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan (2026S). Additional literature will be provided as needed.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 10.09.2026 13:27
The major research activity will be ethnographic fieldwork connected with the 6th World Nomad Games, taking place in Kyrgyzstan August 31 - September 6, 2026. Thus, the students will practice and expand their ethnographic methodological skills through practical research primarily in the field of sports anthropology. They will apply the research designs, which they have already developed in the preceding methodology seminar 240507-1 SE MM2 World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan (2026S).
While the principal fieldwork itinerary and coordination as well as the main logistical support (minivan transportation and basic accommodations in hostels) will be organized by the lecturers of the field school, course participants must take care of their individual arrangements.For students whose admission to the Master’s program is subject to conditions ("Ergänzungsprüfungen"): Enrollment in these courses requires that any supplementary requirements have already been fulfilled.