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Module 1: Reflection on Methods (2 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students are put in the position to reflect on research methods, to compare them with each other and with the methods of other sciences as well as to assess the advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies. Strengthening methodological awareness and method competences in relation to the dissertation; creating the methodological basis for interdisciplinary research; specialized knowledge of different positions in the theory of science.
Module 2: Generic Skills (10 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After the successful completion of this module, students command theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competencies in select disciplines, as well as methods and general skills which empower them to pursue independent scientific activities and help them succeed in their future careers.
As defined in the dissertation agreement, courses with a total of 10 ECTS-Credits have to be completed. One course has to be chosen from the field of "Equality and Gender". Additionally, courses are offered which develop didactic skills and competences for subsequent knowledge transfer, which enhance occupational qualifications, and which are necessary for working and reflecting on the dissertation. Suitable options are marked in the course catalog.
Module 3: Interdisciplinary Forum for PhD Candidates (4 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are capable of presenting research projects and results and are acquainted with the issues of interdisciplinary questions.
Module 4: Reflection on Research (5 ECTS-Credits)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Competence in planning research projects including a written presentation; reflected knowledge and prospectus of the student's dissertation.
In the first year of the doctoral programme, a comprehensive description of the planned dissertation has to be written. This includes central questions, methods, objectives, literature, and time schedule of the project.
Modul 5: Active Participation in Scientific Discourse (10 ECTS-Credits)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students present research results in national and international forums, acquire basic skills in research management and in applying for research funds; analysis and critical assessment of the student's own research results and those of others; creating a culture committed to research ethics and rejecting plagiarism; knowledge of one's own strengths and weaknesses.
Presentation of the student's own research results in guest lectures and/or at conferences and/or through progress reports and/or at workshops and/or in competitions, and/or through articles in journals.
Module 6: Traineeship in Academic Scholarship and Research (10 ECTS-Credits)
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Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 4 (Research Reflection)
Learning Outcome: Acquiring the occupational skills relevant for an independent scientific career.
In coordination with the main dissertation supervisor, students complete a one semester science and research trainee programme adapted to the subject focus of their dissertation. This programme includes special assignments in different areas of university careers. The science and research trainee programme includes the student's active participation in ongoing departmental as well as national and international research projects.
Module 7: New and Comprehensive Research Methods (4 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Knowledge of new and interdisciplinary research methods and their applicability in archeological research.
Module 8: Interdisciplinary Research Workshop (6 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Competence to relate their own dissertation to those of other archeological dissertations and to present research work accomplished up to this point and additional research objectives to other doctoral students in a clearly understandable way; ability to reflect on one's work in discussions and to integrate current developments in the archaeological sciences.
Module 9: Analysis and Evaluation of Research Strategies (4 ECTS-Credits)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Enabling students to cope competently with (self)criticism when developing new research strategies.
In progress reports, students analyze and critically assess research strategies and progress of their own dissertation and those of other archeological projects.
Module 10: Doctoral Thesis Defense (5 ECTS-Credits)
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Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of all other modules and positive evaluation of the dissertation
Learning Outcome: Presentation, reflection and analysis of 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 methodical competences as well as on presenting the results.
Final oral dissertation defense before an examination board.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).