Universität Wien

290064 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Development (2025W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 18.12. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

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. 35 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 23.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 06.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 20.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 04.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 08.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to provide ongoing content-related, methodological and organisational support in the writing process of a Bachelor's thesis in the subject area of human geography and regional development, from the identification of the topic to the submission of the finished thesis. A particular thematic focus is put on sustainability transitions.

Thematic units for the entire group:
23.10.2025 Kick-off session
06.11.2025 Writing a bachelor's thesis: first steps
20.11.2025 Writing a proposal ("Disposition")
04.12.2025 Scientific literature and empirical work
18.12.2025 Starting the writing process and data processing
08.01.2026 Coping with writing problems

In addition, two dates for the presentation and discussion of your dispositions at the end of November and the middle of January in the groups of the respective supervisors are obligatory. These appointments can take place in the form of individual discussions as well as in the form of group appointments on-site or online.

Assessment and permitted materials

The following assignments are obligatory: Timely submission of a topic proposal, an initial as well as a final version of the disposition for the Bachelor thesis, final version of the Bachelor's thesis.

Use of generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) for the written assignments is not accepted and will lead to a failed grade for the assignment. Supervisors can invite students to an oral reflection discussion on the submitted work before the final assessment of the Bachelor's thesis.

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

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Compulsory participation in the presentation and feedback meetings (with the supervisors) at the beginning of December and middle of January.
Participation in at least four of the six dates for the entire group.
Submission of one or two topic proposals for the Bachelor's thesis by 06.11.2025
Submission of an initial disposition for the Bachelor thesis by 30.11.2025
Submission of a final disposition for the Bachelor's thesis by 15.12.2025
Feedback on the status of the Bachelor's thesis at the end of January and at the end of February
Submission of the Bachelor's thesis by 28.02.2026, after prior consultation with the supervisor by 31.03.2026

Examination topics

For the concrete requirements for Bachelor theses in the Bachelor UF Geography and Economics as well as in the Bachelor Geography, see the corresponding guidelines on the homepage of the SSC.

Reading list

Baade, J., H. Gertel, A. Schlottmann 2014: Wissenschaftlich arbeiten. Ein Leitfaden für Studierende der Geographie. Bern (insbes. S. 1-64). Als E-Book, siehe u:search bzw. UB sowie FB (Freihandaufstellung)

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: Tu 09.12.2025 08:27