Universität Wien

290040 SE Seminar in Physical Geography: Current Topics in Physical Geography (2024S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 13.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 20.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 10.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 17.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 24.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 08.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 15.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 22.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 29.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 05.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 12.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 19.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 26.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The primary aims of the seminar consist in (i) the consolidation, (ii) the ability to combine and (iii) the ability to evaluate the societal relevance of the knowledge obtained through the introductory lectures in Physical geography, (iv) learning how to scrutinize statements, (v) internalizing the clear distinction between description and interpretation, and (vi) refining the participants' skills in scientific presentation and writing. In this sense, participants will elaborate on selected topics, solitary or in groups. Thereby a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary, applied problems will be employed in order to foster systemic and integrative ways of thinking. Learning methods are in particular:
(1) Analysis of scientific publications
(2) Writing of a seminar essay
Course languages are German and English. Active and passive oral and writing skills in both languages are expected from all participants.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation 10%, presentation with 10% overheads and 30% oral talk, written thesis 50%,

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

(a) Ability to combine various aspects of Physical geography
(b) Ability to critically reflect scientific statements
(c) Ability to evaluate the societal relevance of various aspects of Physical geography
(d) Ability to clearly distinguish between observation and interpretation
(e) Ability to present complex contents in a scientifically consistent way in both oral and written form

Examination topics

All content elaborated throughout the seminar

Reading list

Themen werden in der ersten Einheit vorgestellt und vergeben, entsprechende Literatur wird dann individuell abgestimmt

Association in the course directory

(BA-GG 6.1) (MA UF GW 02)

Last modified: Tu 20.02.2024 16:26