Universität Wien

290021 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Development (2026S)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

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. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 16.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 27.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 18.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 01.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 08.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 22.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 29.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim is to provide ongoing support during the bachelor's paper writing process, from finding the topic to submitting the finished paper. The thematic focus is put particularly on the geography of sustainability transitions.

The course includes lecture-style classes for all students and two sessions for discussions in subgroups with the assigned supervisor.

Assessment and permitted materials

Submission of two topic proposals
Submission of an initial outline for the bachelor's paper
Mandatory participation in discussions with the supervisor (in subgroups)
Submission of a final outline for the bachelor's paper
Submission of the bachelor's paper by 31.08.2026 (in consultation with the supervisor by 30.09.2026)

This course uses Turnitin. By registering for the course, you agree to the plagiarism check of the submitted content.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation in at least four of the six thematic units
Participation in the two appointments with supervisors
Timely submission of two topic proposals, a first and a final version of the disposition, timely submission of the completed bachelor's paper

Examination topics

For the specific requirements for bachelor's papers in the Bachelor UF Geography and Economics as well as in the Bachelor Geography, see the corresponding guidelines on the SSC homepage.

Reading list

Baade, J., H. Gertel, A. Schlottmann 2014: Wissenschaftlich arbeiten. Ein Leitfaden für Studierende der Geographie. Bern (insbes. S. 19-64). Als E-Book, siehe u:search bzw. UB sowie FB (Freihandaufstellung)

Association in the course directory

(BA UF GW 21a) (BA GG 7.2) (BA GG 8.2)

Last modified: Mo 23.02.2026 19:27