Universität Wien

290047 VU Theory of Science for Geographers, Spatial Planners and Cartographers (2017W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 04.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 11.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 18.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 25.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 15.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 22.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 29.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 06.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 13.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 10.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 17.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 24.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 31.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 31.01. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the main part an overview of the main paradigms of science insofar as relevant for geography and spatial planning is presented: Positivism, Logical Empiricism, Critical Rationalism, Hermeneutics, Constructivism, Critical Theory, System Theory, Postmodernity, Transdisciplinarity. Subsequently, issues of paradigmatic diversity and competition are discussed. Eventually, recommendations for the design and organization of practical research will be given. As you know: Nothing is as practical as a good theory! (Kurt Lewin)
Im letzten Teil des Kurses präsentieren Studierende ihr Forschungskonzept und reflektieren es in methodologischer Hinsicht.
In the last part of the course students will present their research concept und reflect it in the light of methodological aspects.

Assessment and permitted materials

Presentation and methodological reflection of the own PhD- resp. Master Project or written test at the end of the term.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course is addressed to doctoral and master students. It aims at imparting the necessary methodological competence for independent scientific work.

Examination topics

Reading list

Chalmers, Alan F. (2007): Wege der Wissenschaft: Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie. 6. Aufl. Berlin: Springer. (Amerikan. Orig.: What Is This Thing Called Science? 1982)
Egner, Heike (2010): Theoretische Geographie (=GeoWissen kompakt). Darmstadt: Wiss. Buchges.
Schurz, Gerhard (2008): Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie. 2. Aufl. Darmstadt: Wiss. Buchges.
Seiffert, Helmut (1997-2006): Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie. 4 Bde. München: Beck.

Association in the course directory

(MG-FW-PI) (MR6-FW-PI) (MK1-FW-PI) (L2-FW) (D4)

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