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Compulsory Module 1: Doctoral Thesis Defense (5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of all other modules and positive evaluation of the dissertation.
Learning Outcome: Presentation, reflection on, and analysis of the dissertation results in the
overall context of the doctoral programme; the focus is on summarizing
and explaining results of the research project, on presenting the increase in
knowledge for the discipline, on demonstrating evaluation and method
competences, as well as on presenting results.
Compulsory Module 2: Analysis of Own and External Research Results (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the completion of this module, students are familiar with the relevant
literature in their special field. They are able to present topics from their
dissertation area both visually and orally.
Compulsory Module 3: Core Subject (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Having successfully completed this module, students are able to discuss the
current state of knowledge in the area of the dissertation and can critically
reflect on and discuss issues with experts of the chosen sub discipline. On
this basis, they are able to make their own contributions to research.
Compulsory Module 4: Participation in Scientific Discourse (10 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Becoming familiar with current research findings, presenting research
results in national and international forums, acquiring basic skills in
research management and in applying for research funds; students analyze
and critically assess their own research results and those of others;
creation of a culture that is committed to research ethics and rejects
plagiarism.
Active participation in national and international
scientific discourse at conferences and in the form of
projects; participation in summer/winter schools.
Compulsory Module 5: Interdisciplinary Seminar in the PhD Program (2.5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to actively reflect on the current state of knowledge in
the area of the dissertation and related science disciplines. They possess
didactic skills which enable them to clearly present their research results to
laypersons and experts alike and explain complicated correlations in a
clearly understandable manner.
Compulsory Module 6: Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topics (15 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of this module, students possess the high
level of subject-specific knowledge necessary for working on the
dissertation.
Compulsory Module 7: Generic Skills (7.5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of this module, students have advanced
theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in selected disciplines which
transcend their subject-specific competencies put them in a position to
pursue independent scientific work, and help them succeed in their future
careers.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).