430003 SE Seminar for Doctoral Candidates (2025W)
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).
- Registration is open from Mo 08.09.2025 00:00 to Su 14.09.2025 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 22.09.2025 09:00 to We 24.09.2025 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.10.2025 23:59
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- N Tuesday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 27.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The dissertation seminar serves to support participants in their research work. It is aimed at doctoral candidates from all philosophical research disciplines and at all stages (from the outline of a dissertation project to its completion).Students present 15–20-page papers in the seminar, containing either a chapter, an article draft, or a concept of their doctoral thesis. The papers will be discussed in the seminar. The participants are also expected to moderate another seminar paper and write a short comment on each paper, to be submitted in the Moodle ahead of the class.The particular focus of the seminar is on philosophy of science and technology, as well as philosophy of cognitive sciences.
Assessment and permitted materials
Attendance at the session
Presentation of own work (50%)
Active participation in the discussion, both written and oral (30%)
Moderation of another paper (20 %)
Presentation of own work (50%)
Active participation in the discussion, both written and oral (30%)
Moderation of another paper (20 %)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
A seminar paper (50 %)Written and oral comments on the work of other participants. The comments are expected to be both constructive and argumentative. (30 %)Moderation of another paper (20 %)Regular participation and punctual appearance in the seminar.Punctual submission of papers and written comments on them.All aforementioned components of the course have to be fulfilled for the successful completion of the grade.Attendance is mandatory: one unexcused absence is permitted.Grading table
1 – (excellent) 90 – 100 points
2 – (good) 81 – 89 points
3 – (satisfactory) 71 – 80 points
4 – (sufficient) 61 – 70 points
5 – (insufficient) 0 – 60 points
1 – (excellent) 90 – 100 points
2 – (good) 81 – 89 points
3 – (satisfactory) 71 – 80 points
4 – (sufficient) 61 – 70 points
5 – (insufficient) 0 – 60 points
Examination topics
An outline of your own dissertation project (or, in the case of advanced work, part of it) must be submitted in writing in the course of the semester. Active participation in the discussion of the projects of all participants is required. This includes: short, written comments on each seminar paper submitted to the Moodle platform ahead of the class. The students are expected to read and comment on all seminar papers to pass the seminar.
Reading list
The text selection consists of the texts submitted by the participants.
Association in the course directory
43.01
Last modified: Tu 04.11.2025 12:48