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Module 1: Reflection on Methods (2 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to reflect on research methods, compare them with each other and with the methods of other sciences and assess the advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies. Strengthening methodological awareness and method competence 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 successful completion of this module, students command advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competences in selected disciplines, as well as methods and general skills which empower them to pursue independent scientific work and help them succeed in their future careers.
Courses, as defined in the dissertation agreement, equal to 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, improve the student's occupational qualifications, and are subject-relevant for the research question of and reflection on the dissertation. Suitable courses are marked as such in the course catalog.
Module 3: Interdisciplinary Forum for PhD Candidates (4 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are capable of presenting research projects and results and are acquainted with interdisciplinary questions.
Module 4: Reflection on Research (5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Competence in planning research projects including a written presentation; reflected knowledge and a prospectus of the dissertation.
In the first year of the doctoral programme, a comprehensive description of the planned dissertation has to be compiled. This includes the central question, methods, objectives, literature, and time schedule of the project.
Module 5: The Humanities and Society (2 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Knowledge of the position of the humanities in society; ability to contribute to the positive development of society and to critically question its different manifestations.
Module 6: Seminars for PhD Candidates in Philosophy (8 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of compulsory module 4 (Research Reflection)
Learning Outcome: Students have the competence to position their dissertation in relation to other philosophical dissertations, to present interim research results as well as further research objectives to other doctoral students in a clearly understandable way, and to reflect on them in discussions.
Module 7: 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 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 and their relevance for society, on demonstrating evaluation and method competence, 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).