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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 the results.
Compulsory Module 2: Analysis of Own and External Research Results (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After completion of this module, students are familiar with the relevant
literature of 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 actively
participate in the discussion of the current state of knowledge in the area
of the dissertation topic and can critically reflect on and discuss issues with
experts of the chosen partial 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: Students become familiar with results of current research, present
research results in national and international forums, acquire basic skills in
research management and in applying for research funds; they 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.
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 topic and related science disciplines. They
possess didactic skills which put them in a position to clearly present their
research results to laypersons and experts alike and to explain complicated
correlations in a clearly understandable manner.
Compulsory Module 6: Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic (15 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of this module, students have 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 possess advanced
theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in selected disciplines which
exceed their subject-specific competencies and enable them 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).