Universität Wien

290074 KU Research Methods in Geography (2020S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Learning materials willl be found in the Moodle course

  • Thursday 05.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 19.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 26.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 02.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 23.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 30.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 07.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 14.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 28.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 04.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 18.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content: Introduction to scientific work in human geography
Part 1. How to do research in Geography
Part 2. References and the use of literature
Part 3. Data collection
Part 4. Data analysis
Part 5. Writing scientific texts

Aims: Students are able to draft geographic research questions and related hypotheses. They are familiar with different options of literature search and data sources. They are able to use and cite literature correctly. They are familiar with different methods of data collections and are able to amplify basic aspects one has to consider in empirical work. They are able to prepare a research plan with adequate data collection and evaluation methods for a given research question. They are familiar with basic rules for sample design. They are familiar with basic methods of analyzing texts and are able to apply them on small example texts. They are familiar with basic rules one has to consider in writing scientific texts.

Method: Lecture with flipped classroom elements, i.e. preparatory and integrated activities to support learning processes.

Assessment and permitted materials

UPDATE 13.05.2020: Due to the Covid19-situation the final exam will be held as take home exam (24hrs time slot).

Final exam will be held as Multiple-Choice-Test. Extra credits for optional exercises during the semester. Calculator (no handy, no tablet) permitted during final exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum 51 points (out of 100) for final exam.
With extra credits for optional exercises: Minimum 46 points for final exam, in total minimum 51 points.

Examination topics

Forschungsfragen und Forschungshypothesen
Recherche von Fachliteratur sowie von statistischen Daten
Zitierung und Paraphrasierung von Fachliteratur
Methoden der Datenerhebung in der Humangeographie
Befragungen und Interviews
Erstellung von Forschungsplänen
Stichprobenauswahl
Auswertung von Interviewtexten
Aufbau wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten
Wissenschaftlich Schreiben und Präsentieren

Reading list

Baade, J. / Gertel, H. / Schlottmann, A. (2014): Wissenschaftlich arbeiten. Ein Leitfaden für Studierende der Geographie. Göttingen: UTB.
Meier Kruker, Verena und Jürgen Rauh (2005): Arbeitsmethoden der Humangeographie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft.
Mattissek, Anika, Pfaffenbach, Carmella und Paul Reuber (2013): Methoden der empirischen Humangeographie. Braunschweig: Westermann.

Association in the course directory

(BA UF GW 10)

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