Universität Wien

400006 SE Ethnographic Research Workshop (2024W)

Research Workshop

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

Please note: The prerequisite for participation in research workshop is the conclusion of the doctoral thesis agreement.
Moodle
Tu 14.01. 12:15-16:30 Sitzungs-/Prüfungszimmer, NIG 4. Stock

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 01.10. 15:00 - 17:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.01. 13:15 - 16:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 16.01. 13:15 - 16:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 28.01. 13:15 - 16:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.01. 13:15 - 16:30 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Lehrende: Tatjana Thelen

The workshop aims to support PhD students, who apply an ethnographic methodology in their research with developing their interpretation and writing of their thesis. One of the most often experienced problems for PhD-students is to develop a theoretically grounded argument out of the specific ethnographic data. Therefore, the course aims at creating a safe space for discussion of preliminary interpretations and difficulties. PhD-students are expected to share and discuss their preliminary findings and draft chapters within the group. The course will be directed at opening ways to synchronize theory and practice through joint discussion. The aim of constructive feedback within this framework is to encourage the embedding and further development of ethnographic writing within theoretical discourses. Openness to constructive criticism, but also to engagement with ideas of peers are crucial aspects required for successful participation.

Assessment and permitted materials

All criteria for evaluation must be fulfilled. Requirements for the course completion:
1) Regular attendance and active participation (max. 40 points)
2) Development and presentation of one’s own project at least once (max 30 points)
3) Written comments on other participants’ research projects (max 30 points)
The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for the attainment of partial achievements is only allowed if explicitly requested by the course instructor.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grades:
• 100 points 91 (excellent)
• 81-90 2 (good)
• 71-80 3 (satisfactory)
• 61-70 4 (sufficient)

Examination topics

Oral participation based on joint obligatory readings, ethnographic descriptions/draft chapters, written comments to ethnographic material by others. The ethnographic material should be provided a week and the written comments a day before the respective discussions.

Reading list

Participants will provide their drafts and after joint discussion, both -students and the teacher- might provide additional reading material, which will be distributed via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 21.11.2024 13:46