Universität Wien

300147 VO Comparative Behavioral Research (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Online participation is possible via Moodle (BigBlueButton room)

  • Tuesday 08.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 15.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 22.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 05.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 12.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 19.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 03.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 10.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 17.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 07.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 14.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5
  • Tuesday 21.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 5.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 5.131, Ebene 5

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The investigation of human and non-human behaviour has been the focus of many related fields (e.g. behavioural biology, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology). Despite often closely-related research objectives, exchange between the disciplines has sometimes been hampered by differences in used paradigms and terminology. Moreover, although the great value of comparative behavioural research has been well established, comparing behaviour across species, contexts, and/or cultures remains a challenge. This interdisciplinary lecture will use selected examples from social cognition to highlight the differences and similarities in methodologies, analytical strategies, and interpretational frameworks of closely related fields of behavioural research and explore the advantages and pitfalls of comparative behavioural research.

This course will be held in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (in presence)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Written exam with 6 open questions. You will have to choose to answer 5 out of the 6 questions given. You can reach up to 5 points per question.

Grading key:
Very good (Sehr Gut) 20 - 25 points
Good (Gut) 15 - 19 points
Satisfactory (Befriedigend) 10 - 14 points
Sufficient (Genügend) 6 - 9 points
Not sufficient (Nicht Genügend) 0 - 5 points

You will receive bonus points for active participation during the lecture.

Examination topics

Critical synthesis of lecture content.
I value original and creative contributions over perfect grammar, vocabulary, and formulation!

Reading list

Primer literature:

Liebal, K., & Haun, D. B. M. (2018). Why cross-cultural psychology is incomplete without comparative and developmental perspectives. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 49(5), 751-763.

Keestra, M., & Menken, S. (Eds.). (2016). An introduction to interdisciplinary research: Theory and practice. Amsterdam University Press.

Relevant literature is provided on the Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

MVN W-12, CoBeNe 1, Mei: Aufbaumodul Disziplin, A4 Freie Fächer

Last modified: Th 03.10.2024 15:53