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By reading and discussing classic and contemporary literature on comparative social science, seminar participants acquire theoretical knowledge and methodical skills in particular in quantitative comparative social and policy analysis. In addition, they conduct autonomous research on individually chosen topics, possibly in small research teams, write a research report and present and discuss research results. 

Introductory lecture; reading and writing small texts on research literature; doing research and writing a research report, possibly in small research teams.

Small written texts and oral discussion to the research literature (30%); written research report, possibly as a team (70%).

J. Borchert, S. Lessenich (Hg.). Der Vergleich in den Sozialwissenschaften. Frankfurt: Campus 2012. S. Pickel et al. (Hg.). Methoden der vergleichenden Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft. Wiesbaden: VS 2009. Additional readings are given in the course.

See Master Curriculum Sociology.

The seminar is held as block seminar. For grading, the continuous attendance of participants is required.