Universität Wien

400005 FK Theoretical and methodological design (2016S)

Colloquium for Doctoral Candidates

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 40 - Doktoratsstudium Sozialwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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

  • Wednesday 09.03. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.04. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.04. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.04. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 27.04. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 04.05. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.05. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 18.05. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 25.05. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 01.06. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.06. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.06. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.06. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.06. 16:15 - 17:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Forschungslolloquium focuses on issues of research design such as theoretical framework, methodological approaches, research questions and hypotheses, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
The colloquium is intended for PhD students who wish to reflect on theoretical and methodological matters relating to their PhD projects. The aim is to support the progress of the individual doctoral research projects both in theoretical and methodological terms.

Assessment and permitted materials

> Write two reviews of journal articles, one relating to the theoretical frame of the (planned) dissertation, the other to the methodological approach(es): 20%
> Give an oral presentation of your dissertation project/ draft: 20%
> Provide written and oral comments on a colleague's PhD project (allocation tbd on 9 March): 20%
> Deliver a written paper based on the PhD thesis at the end of the semester (different types of final papers are welcomed: revised research design, draft chapter on theory, draft chapter on methodology, progress report, etc.): 40%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course is designed as a stage for critical scientific debate. Participants are expected to play an active role and contribute substantially to the colloquium by introducing, presenting and discussing their research topics and design, and asking relevant questions. Furthermore, it is also required that students comment on their respective colleagues dissertation projects and provide constructive support.
Details will be discussed in the first meeting.
Presence is mandatory (max. 3 unexcused absences).

Examination topics

Not applicable

Reading list

See Moodle

Association in the course directory

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