Universität Wien

290600 PS Introduction to Research and Practice in Human Geography (2025W)

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

Summary

1 Fesel , Moodle
Tu 02.12. 15:00-16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
2 Franz , Moodle
Mo 01.12. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9

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).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 40 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Tuesday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528

Aims, contents and method of the course

What is science? How do you work scientifically? Why is the philosophy of science relevant for your academic work? What is the role of science in the digital age? Is science political or value-laden? These and numerous related questions will be systematically explored within the course in a collaborative manner. The goal of the seminar is to establish a sound understanding of science and comprehend the relevance of the philosophy of science for your own academic work in human geography. Scientific literacy is the core competence that is developed throughout the course and a prerequisite for future academic work in the M.Sc. Geographies of Global Change and Sustainability Transformations.
After successful completion of the course the students are familiar with key terms of the philosophy of science and the elements of a research design. To that end, the course explores the choice of empirical methods based on identified research gaps and the formulated research questions. Furthermore, skills for sound argumentation in writing and presenting your own research are developed. The course enables the student to understand and work with scientific literature and utilize it correctly in one’s own research. Lastly, the course aims to create awareness for the ethical aspects of research and knowledge production in the digital age and in times of the politization of science.
The course is held in English. Basic knowledge of English is required to follow, participate and complete the course. Language competence will not be graded. Instead, the aim is to improve oral and written English language skills and provide a safe environment for engaging in scientific discussions.
The following competencies are developed after successful completion of the course. The student is able to…
I) understand and explain the key terms of the philosophy of science
II) comprehend the elements of a research design
III) find, access and utilize scientific literature
IV) give and provide guided feedback on scientific presentations
V) critically reflect on the use of technological tools and the institution of science

Assessment and permitted materials

Research diary, personal reflection on research and practice in human geography, moodle tests, elevator pitch, active participation / attendance

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Research diary & personal reflection on research and practice in human geography (40%), moodle tests (40%), elevator pitch (10%), active participation / attendance (10%)

Reading list

provided via Moodle

Group 2

max. 40 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 13.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Monday 20.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Monday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Monday 10.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Monday 24.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 25.11. 17:00 - 20:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Monday 15.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Monday 12.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Monday 19.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9

Aims, contents and method of the course

What is science? How do you work scientifically? Why is the philosophy of science relevant for your academic work? What is the role of science in the digital age? Is science political or value-laden? These and numerous related questions will be systematically explored within the course in a collaborative manner. The goal of the seminar is to establish a sound understanding of science and comprehend the relevance of the philosophy of science for your own academic work in human geography. Scientific literacy is the core competence that is developed throughout the course and a prerequisite for future academic work in the M.Sc. Geographies of Global Change and Sustainability Transformations.
After successful completion of the course the students are familiar with key terms of the philosophy of science and the elements of a research design. To that end, the course explores the choice of empirical methods based on identified research gaps and the formulated research questions. Furthermore, skills for sound argumentation in writing and presenting your own research are developed. The course enables the student to understand and work with scientific literature and utilize it correctly in one’s own research. Lastly, the course aims to create awareness for the ethical aspects of research and knowledge production in the digital age and in times of the politization of science.
The course is held in English. Basic knowledge of English is required to follow, participate and complete the course. Language competence will not be graded. Instead, the aim is to improve oral and written English language skills and provide a safe environment for engaging in scientific discussions.
The following competencies are developed after successful completion of the course. The student is able to…
I) understand and explain the key terms of the philosophy of science
II) comprehend the elements of a research design
III) find, access and utilize scientific literature
IV) give and provide guided feedback on scientific presentations
V) critically reflect on the use of technological tools and the institution of science

Assessment and permitted materials

Research diary, personal reflection on research and practice in human geography, moodle tests, elevator pitch, active participation / attendance

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Research diary & personal reflection on research and practice in human geography (40%), moodle tests (40%), elevator pitch (10%), active participation / attendance (10%)

Reading list

see Moodle

Information

Examination topics

Mandatory literature and lectures

Association in the course directory

(MGGCST_M1)

Last modified: Mo 13.10.2025 08:07