Academic Methods
level of course unit
Master`s course
Learning outcomes of course unit
Graduates/students:
- know scientific methods
- can formulate research questions and prepare a disposal to a specialist topic
- can elaborate a specialist topic with scientific methods
- can independently research for literature
prerequisites and co-requisites
not applicable
course contents
The graduate, the student:
* Knows scientific methods
* Can formulate research questions and create a disposition to a subject
* Can work on a subject with scientific methods
* Can research literature independently
recommended or required reading
Atteslander, P.; Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung (13. A.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag; 2010
Bänsch, A.; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (11. A.). Berlin: De Gruyter Oldenbourg; 2013
Mayring, P.; Die Praxis der Qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse (2. A.). Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Verlag; 2008
Theisen, M. R.; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten: Technik - Methodik - Form (15. A.). München: Vahlen; 2011
assessment methods and criteria
Seminar thesis
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
2
eLearning quota in percent
15
course-hours-per-week (chw)
1
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, individual work, presentation and discussion of tasks
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
3
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dr. Claudia Van der Vorst, MBA
year of study
2.year of studies
recommended optional program components
not applicable
course unit code
MAS.1
type of course unit
seminar-degree
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable