Universität Wien

400004 FK Environments, Mobilities, Technologies (2023S)

Research colloquium

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 40 - Doktoratsstudium Sozialwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.03. 13:15 - 16:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 18.04. 13:15 - 16:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 25.04. 13:15 - 16:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 30.05. 13:15 - 14:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 27.06. 13:15 - 18:15 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 29.06. 13:15 - 18:15 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This research colloquium is intended for students of social and cultural anthropology but it will incorporate students of other social science disciplines if needed. The main product will be a seminar paper outlining the current state of your dissertation project, no matter whether you are before fieldwork, in the middle of fieldwork and data collection, or about to start writing up. Each student will present two versions of his or her paper, one early in the semester and one toward the end. Active participation of all students is a necessary requirement to make this course useful for everyone involved. Each paper will have at least one designated discussant, who will provide written feedback. The focus of the discussions will be on methods and theories in order to link individual dissertation projects with larger anthropological discourses.
This year’s topic Environments, Mobilities, Technologies delineates a field of anthropological inquiry focusing on human-environmental relations, including built environments and infrastructures, as well as on the flows and movements of human and non-human beings, things, and ideas. At the same time, in order to understand the complex entanglements that make up our world, interdisciplinary collaboration among a variety of social science disciplines, the humanities, arts and natural sciences is necessary.

Assessment and permitted materials

A mandatory seminar paper will count for 50% of the grade. The rest of the grade will be determined by 2 oral presentations of draft papers, 2 written feedback assignments, as well as by overall course participation.

Your grade will be determined by the following elements:
Final Seminar Paper 50% (or 50 points)
Oral presentation of first draft 10% (or 10 points)
First written feedback 10% (or 10 points)
Oral presentation of second draft 10% (or 10 points)
Second written feedback 10% (or 10 points)
Participation 10% (or 10 points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to receive a passing grade, you need at least 60 points. A sehr gut requires at least 90 out of 100 points (a gut at least 80 points, etc.). Attendance is required throughout the semester.

Examination topics

There will be no exams.

Reading list

Depends mostly on your research interests a list of general suggestions will be provided later.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 14.03.2023 13:09