400014 SE Health and Society in Theory (2023W)
Theory seminar
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Fr 01.09.2023 09:00 to We 20.09.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until We 20.09.2023 23:59
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tuesday
03.10.
15:00 - 16:30
C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Tuesday
10.10.
15:00 - 18:15
C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Tuesday
07.11.
14:00 - 17:00
C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Tuesday
28.11.
15:00 - 18:15
C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Tuesday
12.12.
15:00 - 18:15
C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Tuesday
16.01.
15:00 - 18:15
C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Tuesday
30.01.
15:00 - 16:30
C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
In this doctoral seminar, we will be looking at theoretical approaches through which the multiple relations between health, disease and society have been conceptualized in the social sciences. Through conceptual keywords, such as embodiment, haunting, or materiality, students will familiarize themselves with a range of theories that underpin contemporary research in the domain of health widely understood, and relate them to their own empirical endeavors. The aim of the seminar is twofold: -to get an overview of key theoretical frameworks of the last decade in the domain of health and disease; - to reflect on how certain theories might inform one’s own research and/or help analyze the empirical material. We will ask: which theory would help you to frame your work? What are the blind-spots and/or elucidations of particular theoretical approaches?
Assessment and permitted materials
- Text reading, active participation in class discussions and short text prompts (30%)
- Presentation of a theory in class (20%)
- 1 final essay of 2500-3000 words (50%)Grading scale:
91-100 points = 1 (very good)
81-90 points = 2 (good)
71-80 points = 3 (satisfactory)
61-70 points = 4 (sufficient)
0-60 points = 5 (not sufficient)
- Presentation of a theory in class (20%)
- 1 final essay of 2500-3000 words (50%)Grading scale:
91-100 points = 1 (very good)
81-90 points = 2 (good)
71-80 points = 3 (satisfactory)
61-70 points = 4 (sufficient)
0-60 points = 5 (not sufficient)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Thorough text readings, active and continuous participation in class discussions, as well as the punctual submission of written work are prerequisites for a positive completion of the course. All individual work must be completed for a passing grade.
Examination topics
see above
Reading list
Literature will be announced in the first session
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 12.10.2023 14:28