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Compulsory Module 1: Sociology - Introductory Course (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students acquire basic knowledge about the problem areas of sociology. Students acquire a fundamental knowledge of the problems and topics of sociology and a basic understanding of social actors, institutions and topics.
Compulsory Module 1A: Applied Methods of Social Science (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students acquire basic knowledge of the methods of the social sciences. Students acquire the ability to deal with and apply the methods of the social sciences with concrete examples from case studies.
Compulsory Module 2: Statistics (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students acquire basic knowledge of the statistical methods used in empirical data analyses.
Compulsory Module 3: Gender Studies and Social Theories (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students acquire awareness of the relevance of gender identities. Students acquire basic knowledge of social theories.
Compulsory Module 4: European Integration - Introductory Course (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2
Learning Outcome: Students acquire basic knowledge of the history, processes, actors and political fields of European integration.
Compulsory Module 5: Political System of Austria - Introductory Level (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the models according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2
Learning Outcome: Students acquire basic knowledge of the functioning of the Austrian political system with the help of concrete case study examples.
Compulsory Module 6: Comparative Politics - Introductory Level (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2
Learning Outcome: Students acquire basic knowledge of the functioning of different political systems with the help of specific case study examples.
Compulsory Module 7: International Relations - Introductory Level (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2
Learning Outcome: Students acquire basic knowledge of the functioning, the structure and the actors of international relations with the help of specific examples.
Compulsory Module 8: Media (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2
Learning Outcome: Students get basic knowledge of political communication and the media. They also acquire practical knowledge in the areas of political communication, public service work and the media.
Compulsory Module 9: Political System of Austria - Enhanced Level (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2 and § 5 Para 2 No 4 bis 7
Learning Outcome: Students acquire enhanced knowledge on selected issues of the Austrian political system.
Compulsory Module 10: Comparative Politics - Enhanced Level (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2 and § 5 Para 2 No 4 bis 7
Learning Outcome: Students acquire enhanced knowledge of selected issues of different political systems with the help of specific examples.
Compulsory Module 11: International Relations - Enhanced Level (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2 and § 5 Para 2 No 4 bis 7
Learning Outcome: Students acquire enhanced knowledge of selected issues of international politics with the help of specific examples.
Compulsory Module 12: Europäische Integration - Vertiefung (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the modules according to § 5 Para 1 No 1 and 2 and § 5 Para 2 No 4 bis 7
Learning Outcome: Students acquire special knowledge of the European integration process through concrete case examples.
Compulsory Module 13: Economics, Political Economy and Political Theories (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Acquisition of overview knowledge in the area of economics and International Political Economy, the ability to analyse, discuss and solve simple economic problems. Students acquire basic knowledge of political theories.
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).